Job summary
We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of the practice. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and compliance, providing vital support to strategic decision-making and enabling operational excellence.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for the practice.
* Develop and manage annual budgets aligned with strategic goals, monitor variances, and produce quarterly forecasts.
* Lead financial operations using Xero, managing payroll, NHS pensions, partners' drawings, income tracking, and year-end accounts.
* Ensure accurate reconciliation of income, bank accounts, and financial records.
* Produce regular reports and utilize Fathom or similar tools for KPI analysis and planning.
* Handle all financial claims and submissions including CQRS, PPA, DES, local services, and minor surgery.
* Maintain documentation and liaise with NHS Property Services for rent and service charge claims.
* Manage practice expenses, supplier payments, and petty cash.
* Oversee billing and invoicing for private work and room rentals.
* Ensure payroll compliance, onboard new employees, and manage NHS pension submissions.
* Prepare for audits, maintain compliance with financial standards, and implement internal controls.
* Improve financial systems and processes, support strategic decision-making, and liaise with stakeholders such as PCSE, NHS England, banks, and auditors.
About us
Premier Medical Centre is a distinguished healthcare institution committed to delivering exceptional services through our core values: Innovation, Teamwork, Education, and Respect. As a teaching practice, we foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
o AAT or equivalent qualification; a finance/business degree is desirable.
o Experience in healthcare or NHS financial management.
o Proficient in Xero and Excel.
o Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
o Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Desirable
o Experience using Fathom or similar reporting tools.
o Understanding of NHS funding and claims.
o Familiarity with EMIS and healthcare finance systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Premier Medical Centre
Address: 1st Floor GP Unit, 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4UZ
Employer's website:
o University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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