Finance Manager

Strawberry Hill Medical Centre; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Newbury is looking for a motivated part-time Finance Manager to oversee financial operations. The role requires proficiency in QuickBooks and strong organisational skills. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, financial reporting, and liaising with accountants. This is an office-based position requiring 22.5 hours of work per week, providing flexibility on workdays.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in QuickBooks (or equivalent financial software).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in accountancy or financial management.
• NHS finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial management of the practice.
• Use of QuickBooks for financial record-keeping.
• Cash flow management.
• Preparation of financial reports.
• Processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Supporting payroll and pension administration.
• Liaising with external accountants.

Skills

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in accountancy

NHS finance experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and organised Finance Manager to join our friendly practice team at Strawberry Hill Medical Centre. This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week / 3 days), with flexibility on days for the right candidate. This is not a remote working position; the candidate will be required to work from the office.

The successful applicant will work closely with the GP partners and Practice Manager to ensure the smooth financial running of the surgery. We reserve the right to withdraw and/or close this advert sooner upon receiving a sufficient number of strong applicants.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial management of the practice
• Use of QuickBooks for financial record-keeping
• Cash flow management
• Preparation of financial reports to support GP partners in decision-making
• Processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Supporting payroll and pension administration
• Liaising with external accountants and stakeholders where required

About us

Strawberry Hill Medical Centre is an NHS General Practice Surgery covering the north half of Newbury, Berkshire. We have over 22,000 patients registered with us which makes us one of the largest Practices in Berkshire.

With a strong clinical team including 11 GP Partners and large administrative departments we strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, using the most appropriate member of staff for their problem or concern, at the right time.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial management of the practice
• Use of QuickBooks for financial record-keeping
• Cash flow management
• Preparation of financial reports to support GP partners in decision-making
• Processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Supporting payroll and pension administration
• Liaising with external accountants and stakeholders where required

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Proficiency in QuickBooks (or equivalent financial software)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience in accountancy or financial management
• NHS finance experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.