Finance Assistant - Paignton, United Kingdom - Pembroke Medical Group

Pembroke Medical Group

Verified Company

Paignton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Finance Assistant

Job summary

The main purpose of the role is to assume responsibility for financial management in liaison with the Practice Manager, to include invoice processing, reconciliation, credit control, creation, and analysis of both financial and statistical reports.

Mission statement

Pembroke Medical Group aims to provide high quality primary care to all our patients

We will:
Run an accessible, open and friendly Practice.
Keep up to date with modern practice. Operate good employment practice. Work co-operatively with all areas of the NHS and the wider community Championing pioneering practice in Primary Care
Primary responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Finance Assistant.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will depend on factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Review all income and expenditure statements, identifying any inaccuracies and rectifying such issues, informing the Practice Manager as required.
Maintain an effective system for the handling of petty cash and cheques
Ensure invoices are paid within the given time frame
Responsible for payroll administration, including pensions.
Ensure the presentation of monthly financial reports is of a high standard, reconciling all bank accounts within the accounting software, chasing outstanding and unknown payments/receipts.
Submit financial claims within required timeframes.
Check PCSE statements against previously submitted claims.
Ensure that effective financial controls are in place and processes are adhered to
Understand and brief the management team on financial implications of contract and legislation changes affecting the practice.

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Finance Assistant may be requested to:

Act as the primary point of contact for finance-related matters with NHS(E), the ICB and the practice accountant
Partake in audit as requested by the audit lead
Attend and actively participate in practice meetings, when required.
Attend any external meetings pertinent to the role of Finance Assistant

This document may be amended, following consultation with the postholder, to facilitate the development of the role, the practice and the individual.

All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing, duties to enable the efficient running of the practice.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: per week

Salary:
£12.50 per hour

Benefits: