Finance and Budget Officer

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Nottingham is seeking a Finance and Budget Officer. This role offers the opportunity to support financial operations through preparation of accounts, liaising with managers, and maintaining efficient financial processes. Candidates should have relevant finance qualifications and experience, with knowledge of NHS finance systems being beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting environment is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools needed.
• Knowledge of NHS financial frameworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit financial claims and statements.
• Liaise with managers and stakeholders for financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 4

AAT Technician or part-qualified CIMA/CCAB or equivalent

Full CCAB or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Go back Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Finance and Budget Officer

The closing date is 08 July 2025

This position involves providing high-level support across the finance function.

Responsibilities include the preparation of regular financial and management accounts, including budgets, and liaising with budget and service managers to support their financial needs.

Ensure timely claiming and proper accounting of all available funding.

Develop and maintain strong financial processes and procedures.

Support operational financial processes such as payments, income, and other financial activities.

Maintain an organized and methodical approach, sharing information and best practices across the organization.

Act as cover for the Head of PCN Planning and Finance during periods of annual leave.

Main duties of the job

The duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Preparing and submitting monthly practice and PCN reimbursement claims.
2. Producing monthly statements of income and expenditure for various areas, including forward projections.
3. Liaising with relevant staff to source and collate information for meetings.
4. Attending meetings with budget holders and service managers to present financial information.
5. Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end procedures and reports.
6. Maintaining accurate financial records using QuickBooks and other systems as needed.
7. Understanding NHS and NEST pension schemes and assisting with pension submissions and record-keeping.
8. Supporting the Finance and HR teams with monthly payroll processing.
9. Acting as a point of contact for NHS bodies and understanding organizational obligations.
10. A proactive attitude and knowledge of primary care would be advantageous.

About us

Since 2016, we have grown from five staff members to over 200, employing a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical staff across our practices, PCNs, and head office.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and fostering a workforce that reflects the vibrant city we serve.

We invest in staff development and career progression, with stories of employees advancing within NCGPA.

Job responsibilities

This role involves supporting the finance function, including preparing financial statements, liaising with managers, ensuring funding is claimed timely, and maintaining financial processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4, AAT Technician, or part-qualified CIMA/CCAB or equivalent
• Full CCAB or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in a finance or accounting environment
• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero, or similar systems
• Experience working with stakeholders and producing management accounts
• Experience with billing, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, revenue recognition
• Experience working within NHS primary care networks

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Effective communication skills for stakeholders
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task accurately
• Problem-solving skills and team support capabilities
• Ability to collaborate with other agencies and manage conflicting issues sensitively
• Knowledge of confidentiality, Data Protection Act, accounting standards, NHS financial frameworks, and local NHS finance issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Salary depends on experience and qualifications.