Finance Book Keeper

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local medical practice in Bolton is seeking a motivated Practice Manager to oversee financial operations during maternity leave for one year. This part-time role involves bookkeeping, administrative tasks, and reporting to GP Partners. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, plus strong skills in Xero and Excel. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a busy practice serving over 9,000 patients.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths required.
• Experience in an office environment preferred.
• Competent IT skills with a focus on Excel and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations during a 12-month maternity leave.
• Accurately record transactional information.
• Prepare month and year-end reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

IT skills

Experience with Xero Accounting Software

Experience with Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Tools

Xero Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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/