Finance Manager

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive GP Practice located in Stockport is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial management and support their growing team. The ideal candidate will manage finances, forecasting, and compliance, contributing to the care of over 18,000 patients. This permanent position offers flexibility and part-time working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a financial environment.
• Experience of producing financial reports and forecasts.
• Reconciling and managing bank accounts.

Responsibilities

• Produce and reconcile monthly management accounts for the practice.
• Monitor budgets and produce Budget v Actuals by department.
• Develop current processes and maintain statutory responsibilities.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Team working skills

Understanding of the confidential nature of the work

Significant experience of managing finances in a healthcare setting

Education

Educated to A level standard or equivalent

Association of Accounting Technicians (ATT) Qualification or equivalent

Tools

Knowledge of accounts software

Experience of Accounts software Xero

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for an opportunity to work with an ambitious, forward-thinking [RSG] GP Practice that is keen to develop its opportunities?

We are seeking to recruit a committed and motivated Manager of finance who would like to join our friendly and diverse practice team. We are a high achieving, GP practice, committed to providing the highest quality of care for our 18,000+ patients. We are also a growing Practice, one that is keen to attract candidates who can help maximise the opportunities from an increasing patient list size. Subsequently, we recognise the benefits of a recognised Finance Manager role within the organisation and the specialised knowledge such a role would bring to our current management team consisting of a Practice Business Manager, HR Manager, Nurse Lead and Operational Manager.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

You will direct the Stockport Medical Group in all areas of finance management working closely with key staff and our accounting partners. You will coordinate account management activities, financial forecasting and strategy as well as providing guidance to the partnership and relevant line-managers. You will develop current processes and keep up to date with any statutory responsibilities regarding financial governance. You will be reporting to the Practice Business Manager. This role supports the guiding strategic direction of the organisation.

About Us

Stockport Medical Group is located within South Manchester and is enthusiastically involved in the delivery and development of primary care services in the locality. With a thriving GP Partnership, keen on developing to meet current opportunities while dealing with clear pressures in a pragmatic manner, our teams drive forward efforts to imporve, be innovative and efefctive. From our management team to our salaried GPs, nursing team and none-clinical staff, we all align to a collective aim.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3052-25-0005

Job locations

1-3 Avondale Road

Edgeley

Stockport

SK3 9NX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and reconcile monthly management accounts for the practice.
• Monitor budgets and produce Budget v Actuals by department and review with Budget holders on a regular basis.
• Forecast all staffing costs, Locum, income and expenditure for full year and maintain on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Monitor and reconcile funded income and expenditure from various sources
• Monitor all contract payments from: NHS England, ICB, and any other external clients
• Work with the Operations Manager to administer the claims invoicing process for all enhanced services, CQRS claims, room rentals, retainer and returner, supplier invoice, PCN and other external income
• Liaise with NHS England and the ICB regarding queries with income relating to the contract and all additional items such as enhanced services and superannuation & AVC contributions (fees and allowances overview) Work with Ops manager
• Ensure accurate pay details/budget codes are maintained by HR and Payroll to enable accurate Finance reporting
• To work with the Operations Manager to ensure appropriate contributions to the practice pension scheme(s) in liaison with the payroll provider and reconcile pension contributions against balance sheet.
• Prepare claims for GP Training/Trainees and ensure correct reimbursements are received
• Prepare year end records for prompt submission to the practice accountant
• Prepare any other mandatory financial requirements for the Company.
• Liaise with the practice accountant, bank, creditors and debtors.
• Working closely with the management team to provide financial insights
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and industry-specific requirements
• Monitor Ring Fenced monies on a rolling basis
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and reconcile monthly management accounts for the practice.
• Monitor budgets and produce Budget v Actuals by department and review with Budget holders on a regular basis.
• Forecast all staffing costs, Locum, income and expenditure for full year and maintain on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Monitor and reconcile funded income and expenditure from various sources
• Monitor all contract payments from: NHS England, ICB, and any other external clients
• Work with the Operations Manager to administer the claims invoicing process for all enhanced services, CQRS claims, room rentals, retainer and returner, supplier invoice, PCN and other external income
• Liaise with NHS England and the ICB regarding queries with income relating to the contract and all additional items such as enhanced services and superannuation & AVC contributions (fees and allowances overview) Work with Ops manager
• Ensure accurate pay details/budget codes are maintained by HR and Payroll to enable accurate Finance reporting
• To work with the Operations Manager to ensure appropriate contributions to the practice pension scheme(s) in liaison with the payroll provider and reconcile pension contributions against balance sheet.
• Prepare claims for GP Training/Trainees and ensure correct reimbursements are received
• Prepare year end records for prompt submission to the practice accountant
• Prepare any other mandatory financial requirements for the Company.
• Liaise with the practice accountant, bank, creditors and debtors.
• Working closely with the management team to provide financial insights
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and industry-specific requirements
• Monitor Ring Fenced monies on a rolling basis
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
• Intermediate level using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Association of Accounting Technicians (ATT) Qualification or equivalent relevant experience
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Team working skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Flexible approach to work
• Understanding of the confidential nature of the work
• Significant experience of managing finances in a healthcare setting
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a financial environment.
• Experience of producing financial reports and forecasts.
• Reconciling and managing bank accounts
• Knowledge of accounts software
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of funding streams in General Practice
• Previous payroll experience and understanding of NHS pensions
• Experience of Accounts software Xero
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in a financial environment.
• Experience of producing financial reports and forecasts.
• Reconciling and managing bank accounts
• Knowledge of accounts software
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of funding streams in General Practice
• Previous payroll experience and understanding of NHS pensions
• Experience of Accounts software Xero
  
  

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport Medical Group

Address

1-3 Avondale Road

Edgeley

Stockport

SK3 9NX

Employer's website

https://www.stockportmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport Medical Group

Address

1-3 Avondale Road

Edgeley

Stockport

SK3 9NX

Employer's website

https://www.stockportmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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