Finance & HR Officer

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a busy GP surgery in Leeds for a part-time Finance & HR Officer. The role includes bookkeeping, invoicing, and HR administration, offering flexibility in hours, and requires previous finance experience. Join a committed team dedicated to holistic patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role.
• Seeking a part-time role offering flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping and invoicing service to practice partners.
• Maintain accurate HR information and staff records.

Skills

Finance

HR Administration

Tools

Xero

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy GP surgery in a permanent, part-time position as Finance & HR Officer. You are a friendly, enthusiastic, and motivated person willing to provide a high-quality finance & HR service to the Practice.

This role can be done within school hours; we are willing to be flexible and work with the right candidate to agree hours and ensure a good fit with family commitments. (8-12 hours pw, over 1 - 3 days Mon to Fri 8 - 6pm, not Weds if working across 2 days). Sorry, no term-time contracts possible. Office based (not home working).

Reporting to the Practice Manager, the postholder will carry out a range of financial duties and HR administration. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a finance role and be seeking a part-time role offering flexibility in hours. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

We are a small (6,500 patients) GP practice in Chapeltown, Leeds—an energetic and diverse part of the city. We are ethos-driven with a track record in providing innovative services to meet the holistic health and wellbeing needs of our patients. Read more about our ethos and practice on our website at www.stmartinspracticeleeds.nhs.uk. We have a team of 25 talented and committed staff, working in an open and honest way—sharing and learning in a no-blame culture. We are committed to providing opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide a high-quality, efficient bookkeeping and invoicing service to the practice partners, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is maintained and available to the partnership.

To provide high-quality, efficient HR administration for the practice/staff, ensuring accurate and timely HR information and staff records are maintained and accessible.

Maintain and improve the financial & HR standards of the practice.

To work within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines and to agreed practice standards and protocols.

About us

We are a small (6,500 patients) GP practice in Chapeltown, Leeds—an energetic and diverse part of the city. We are ethos-driven with a track record in providing innovative services to meet the holistic health and wellbeing needs of our patients. Read more about our ethos and our practice on our website at www.stmartinspracticeleeds.nhs.uk. We have a team of 25 talented and committed staff, working in an open and honest way—sharing and learning in a no-blame culture. We are committed to providing opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Job responsibilities

Book-keeping

• Maintain accurate computerised book-keeping systems, entering all transactions, including invoices, receipts, and payments onto Xero.
• Maintain list of nominal codes used and ensure best methods are adopted.
• Reconcile bank account within 3 weeks of month end.

Banking

• Check and receive all monies paid to the Practice prior to banking, including all sundry income received, and balance weekly.
• Ensure all cheques and cash received by the practice are banked regularly.
• Handle day-to-day electronic banking matters and queries.
• Check the bank balance at least weekly, taking any actions as agreed.
• Participate in Bank run as necessary.

The role of the post holder is comprehensive but not exhaustive. The practice is a changing organization, and there may be occasions when the partners & practice manager may request additional duties or role changes. These changes, whether occasional or permanent, will be within the competency of the post holder or appropriate training will be provided.