Finance Officer

Churchmere Medical Group; Basingstoke and Deane, Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to manage financial transactions and ensure compliance with NHS requirements. The role involves maintaining financial records, processing payroll, and preparing reports for partners. Ideal candidates should be highly organized, have strong bookkeeping skills, and be confident using accounting software, including Microsoft Excel. Flexible part-time hours and opportunities for ongoing development are offered.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Supportive working environment

Ongoing development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Access to an employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role is desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting is important.
• NHS or primary care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions including income and expenditure.
• Maintain accurate financial records and perform reconciliations.
• Process payroll and liaise with external payroll providers.
• Prepare financial reports for Partners.
• Ensure compliance with NHS financial requirements.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Working knowledge of bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Confident using accounting software

Good communication skills

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised FinanceOfficer to manage the day-to-day financial operations of the practice. This isa key role supporting the Partners, ensuring robust financial control, accuratereporting, and compliance with NHS and regulatory requirements.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day financial transactions, including income and expenditure
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations
• Payroll processing and liaison with external payroll providers
• Invoicing, payment runs, and credit control
• Supporting budget preparation, cash flow monitoring, and financial forecasting
• Preparing financial reports for Partners
• Liaising with accountants, banks, commissioners, and external bodies
• Ensuring compliance with NHS financial requirements and internal procedures

About us

About Churchmere Medical Group

We are a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice with two sites in North Shropshire serving around 21,000 patients. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care supported by a collaborative, professional, and friendly administrative team.

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time hours to support work-life balance
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to work within an established and respected GP practice
• NHS Pension Scheme (if applicable)
• Ongoing development and training opportunities
• Option to join Vitality Health with a subsidised monthly subscription
• Access to an employee assistance programme

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day financial transactions, including income and expenditure
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations
• Payroll processing and liaison with external payroll providers
• Invoicing, payment runs, and credit control
• Supporting budget preparation, cash flow monitoring, and financial forecasting
• Preparing financial reports for Partners
• Liaising with accountants, banks, commissioners, and external bodies
• Ensuring compliance with NHS financial requirements and internal procedures

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information

Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (NHS or primary care experience desirable but not essential)
• Strong working knowledge of bookeeping, payroll and financial reporting
• Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• NHS or primary care experience desirable but not essential

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

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.