Finance Manager

Giffords Surgery is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team for 20 hours a week over two days. We are a well-established, successful forward-thinking practice operating in Melksham, Wiltshire. Widely respected for our collaborative working, training, teaching and diversification, we embrace change and new technologies. There is strong team ethos and excellent working environment.

You will be working in collaboration with our Management Team and Managing Partner to ensure the business is running efficiently, effectively and is compliant and profitable. This is a senior role so you should be experienced and confident and have leadership experience; you should be able to work autonomously, problem solve, and be able to develop your own systems and processes to manage your work.

You will have full accountability for managing the bookkeeping, maintaining Quickbooks and monitoring cashflow. You will regularly report to the Partners and work collaboratively with our external accounting firm to ensure an accurate set of end of year accounts. You will be responsible for administering payroll. Working closely with other members of the Senior Management Team to ensure we are compliant, staff are well supported and policies and procedures are followed.

You should be compassionate and understanding of the complexities involved in managing people. You will not be directly line managing team members but as part of the Senior Management Team you may be required to assist with on the day problem solving which will require calm, patient and confidence. The hours will be required over two days. You will need to be part of the management team on site, ensuring sufficient management cover across Monday to Friday.

Prerequisites:

Appropriate qualification in Bookkeeping or Accounting. Experience of using accounting software to a high level. Payroll and pensions experience is essential. Knowledge of Data Protection and Record Keeping. Some leadership and experience within Primary Care finance desirable but not essential.

Giffords surgery has 14,400 patients. We are a friendly and supportive team. Giffords surgery works hard to provide a vibrant and positive working environment for its employees. We regularly recognise and reward our employees by doing that bit extra.

For example, health and fitness initiatives (taking part in Steps for March, Weight Loss and fitness group, fundraising events). We endeavour to take part and recognise annual charity and recognition days (Red Nose Day, Womens and Mens Days, Nurses Day etc).

Our twelve days of Christmas for staff have become a regular fixture to our calendar in addition to quarterly team socials.

If Giffords sounds like a team you would like to join. Then please make contact to arrange a visit or discuss the role in more detail.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Finance Manager. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Manage practice finances, maximising income and reducing expenditure
• Accurately monitor cash flow, forecast and predict workflow corresponding to income
• Review all income and expenditure statements, identifying any inaccuracies and rectifying such issues
• Ensure invoices are paid within the given time frame
• Maintain an effective system for the handling of petty cash and cheques
• Submit year‑end figures liaising with the organisation's accountant
• Manage and oversee the organisation's pension scheme, retaining accurate records
• Manage partners' drawings
• Manage and oversee PAYE for all organisation staff
• Present financial forecasts to partners as and when required
• Ensure the presentation of monthly financial reports is of a high standard
• Ensure that effective financial controls are in place and processes are adhered to
• Understand and brief the management team on the financial implications of contract and legislation changes affecting the organisation
• Maintain an effective working relationship with the PCN Finance Managers and ICB, ensuring the organisation receives a proportionate and equitable…