Overview
Our practice manager will be going on maternity leave in January 2026. We are seeking a motivated individual to manage the financial operations of the business during a 12-month maternity leave period.
Reporting to the GP Partners, you will be responsible for various bookkeeping and administrative tasks. The role is for 15 hours across 2 days and requires working on-site at the practice.
About us
We are just over 9,000 patients, a GP surgery with 5 GP partners, 3 ANPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs and a large admin team. We are also a training practice with 2 junior doctors.
Details
Date posted: 19 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A4605-25-0002
Job locations: 933 Blackburn Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 7LR
Main duties
* Claims
* Accurately recording transactional information on Xero Accounting Software
* Payroll
* Management of all practice finances
* Participate in finance meetings
* Assist with the preparation of month and year end reports and other ad hoc tasks as and when required
* Providing presentations on the current financial situation
* Forecasting the finances
* Stock Ordering
* Update databases and spreadsheets – Excel, Google Sheets
* Liaising with the accountants
* Assisting others within the finance team where required
Person specification
Qualifications – Essential
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* A discreet and professional approach
* Exposure to administration and an office environment
* A proactive and driven approach to tasks
* Competent IT skills, including accurate keyboard skills
* Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets Experience - Essential
* Xero Accounting Software Experience - Essential
* Excellent attention to detail
* Motivated and flexible to learn new skills
* Ability to work in and respect a confidential environment
* Highly organised, methodical and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
* Xero experience
* Finance background
* Previous work in general practice
* A Bookkeeping certificate
Experience – Desirable
* Experience of working in primary care
* Experience of working in a GP practice
Employer details
Mandalay Medical Centre
933 Blackburn Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 7LR
Website: https://www.mandalaymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/
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