Job Summary
Are you experienced in finance, looking to join a warm and friendly team with a supportive culture? If so, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you at our multi‑site primary care practice based in and around Poole, Dorset. Working with GP partners and senior management, and leading a team of Finance Administrators, you will ensure the practice operates profitably and cost‑effectively, overseeing all financial procedures.
This part‑time permanent contract is 26–30 hours per week with a flexible working pattern. Salary is £46,000 per year (FTE, pro‑rated for part‑time) based on experience.
Provisional interview date: 25 June 2026
Closing date: 21 June 2026 – this post may close early if a high number of applicants are received.
Benefits
* Training and professional development
* Enhanced annual leave and sick pay scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Electric Car Scheme
Job Responsibilities
* Work as an integral part of the Management Team to ensure that the practice operates profitably and cost‑effectively, aligned with the financial aspirations of the Practice Business Manager and Partners.
* Support the Management Team in providing timely and accurate financial information and advice.
* Analyse adverse/favourable movements between budgets and actual income/expenditure as part of the performance management process.
* Have significant involvement in the annual budget setting process and ongoing in‑year budget maintenance/reconciliation.
* Assist in identifying potential areas of cost and/or performance improvement, and monitor such plans once implemented, especially in early stages and annual review.
* Provide ongoing financial advice and support, answer queries arising from financial reports, and produce ad‑hoc reports and analysis as required.
* Provide information as requested by members of the Management Team.
Experience
* Significant experience in all aspects of financial reporting, planning and control.
* Significant experience of working to tight reporting deadlines.
Desirable Experience
* NHS financial experience.
Other
* Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
* Ability to travel between the practice sites.
Qualifications
* Good general level of education.
Desirable Qualifications
* Accountancy qualification.
Skills and Attributes
* Ability to self‑motivate, organise and prioritise own workload while coping with day‑to‑day requirements.
* Ability to apply knowledge to workload and demonstrate analytical skills.
* Ability and willingness to share information.
* Proven numeracy skills and wage calculation experience.
* Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentational).
* Computer literate with good working knowledge of Excel, Word, etc.
* Use of accountancy software e.g. Xero (desirable).
Behaviours in line with The Adam Practice Values
* Excellent communication – to cement relationships, keep people informed and reduce errors.
* Consistent collaborative working – working together to share knowledge, resources and expertise.
* Effective decision making – considering outcomes and impacts to determine the best option for the situation.
* Taking responsibility – ownership for the quality of performance delivered.
* Self‑development – enthusiasm and responsibility to develop self and others through knowledge, skill and behaviours that add value.
* Excellent leadership and management – ensuring all employees have clear direction, are supported and valued, and are confident in delivering the best quality service.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact Managing Partner Carolyn Hattersley (carolyn.hattersley@dorsetgp.nhs.uk) or HR Manager Zoe Potter (zoe.potter@dorsetgp.nhs.uk).
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