Finance Manager

Lincolnshire And District Medical Services (LADMS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louth is seeking a full-time or part-time Financial Officer to oversee financial transactions, prepare reports, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or accounting and experience with financial software like Xero. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently. You will join a proactive team and may work partly remote.

Skills

Maths and problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Solid knowledge of accounting and financial procedures

Knowledge of financial regulations and laws

Proven work experience as a Finance Officer

Experience using financial software such as Xero

Excellent analytical and numerical skills

Strong time management skills

Strong ethics, with the ability to manage confidential data

Education

A Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Studies

Two A Levels

At least two GCSEs, including English and Maths

BSc or AAT degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job summary

Our company is seeking either 1 full-time candidate or 2 part-time candidates to work cross-functionally at two locations within Louth. The candidate(s) will be experienced and proactive Financial Officer(s) working independently within a busy operational environment. In this role, you will accurately oversee the company\'s financial cohorts of transactions, develop budgets/forecasts, prepare financial reports, and monitor all transactions. You will be able to articulate financial data to a varied audience, work on your own initiative, provide feedback and solutions to issues, and write financial protocols and procedures. Your duties will include resolving financial disputes, supporting executives, preparing balance sheets, and processing invoices. The ideal candidate will have experience using financial software such as Xero; training will be provided for our operational systems such as Lantum and SystmOne. Experience in the NHS/Health Care/GP Practice environment is desirable but not essential. You will be expected to take part in the LADMS on-call process (answering minimal calls from out-of-hours staff to assist with urgent queries) one evening a week and every fifth weekend. You would not be expected to attend a location.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain accurate transaction records
• Review/approve/process invoices and timesheets; prepare financial statements
• Reconcile banking and conduct financial audits
• Prepare budgets
• Review the business financial policies
• Ensure all legal requirements are met
• Payroll production
• Be a point of contact for suppliers, accountants, and employees
• File for accountants (tax returns, Companies House, HMRC, end-of-year financial reports)
• Complete any ad hoc duties requested by the senior management team

About us

LADMS are a professional team aimed at providing the best and most effective care for patient services, contracted by various support services within the NHS. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of administrative and medical patient-centered services within the Lincolnshire region.

Job responsibilities

• Monitor and manage systems including Xero and SystmOne
• Provide budgets for multiple services run by the company
• Be responsible for making/authorising bank payments in a timely manner (twice a month minimum)
• File for the accountants (tax returns, Companies House, HMRC)
• Input payroll timesheets and notes into payroll spreadsheets, as instructed by the Operations Manager
• Manage payment/finance queries
• Create invoices as required
• Act as point of contact for accountants
• Assist with gathering statistics and information when required
• Establish and maintain filing and administrative systems for accessible and secure information
• Be a point of contact for shareholders and monitor buying/selling of shares
• Monitor NHS Pension schemes

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Maths and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Solid knowledge of accounting and financial procedures
• Knowledge of financial regulations and laws
• Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role
• Experience using financial software such as Xero
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong ethics, with the ability to manage confidential data

Qualifications

Essential

• A Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Studies
• Two A Levels
• At least two GCSEs, including English and Maths
• BSc or AAT degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA is considered a plus

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Lincolnshire And District Medical Services (LADMS)

Address: Office 7, Fairfield Enterprise Centre, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0LS

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