Job summary
The
Accounts Clerk is responsible for supporting the financial administration of
Crich Medical Practice. This includes processing invoices, managing payments,
maintaining financial records, and ensuring the smooth running of financial
operations.
Main duties of the job
Key
Responsibilities:
Financial
Transactions & Record-Keeping:
-
Process supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
-
Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
-
Manage petty cash.
-
Prepare and submit claims for NHS reimbursements
- Assist with bank reconciliations and monitor
cash flow
About us
Crich
Medical Practice is a friendly and forward-thinking GP surgery located in the
picturesque village of Crich, Derbyshire. We are proud to serve a diverse rural
and semi-rural population, offering high-quality, patient-centered care in a
welcoming and supportive environment.
We
are a well-established practice with a strong multidisciplinary team, including
GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and an experienced administrative
team. The practice is part of a proactive Primary Care Network (PCN) and is
actively involved in service development and innovation to meet the evolving
needs of our patients.
We
are committed to:
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Providing high standards of clinical care and continuity
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Supporting professional development and training
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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities:
Financial
Transactions & Record-Keeping:
-
Process supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
-
Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
-
Manage petty cash.
-
Prepare and submit claims for NHS reimbursements
-
Assist with bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
Reporting
& Budgeting:
-
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and year-end accounts.
-
Support budget management by providing financial data to the Practice Manager
& GP partners.
-
Liaise with external accountants regarding VAT, year end accounts and queries.
Compliance
& Administration:
-
Ensure financial procedures comply with NHS and HMRC regulations.
-
Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
-
Respond to financial queries from staff, suppliers and other organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities:
Financial
Transactions & Record-Keeping:
-
Process supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
-
Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
-
Manage petty cash.
-
Prepare and submit claims for NHS reimbursements
-
Assist with bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
Reporting
& Budgeting:
-
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and year-end accounts.
-
Support budget management by providing financial data to the Practice Manager
& GP partners.
-
Liaise with external accountants regarding VAT, year end accounts and queries.
Compliance
& Administration:
-
Ensure financial procedures comply with NHS and HMRC regulations.
-
Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
-
Respond to financial queries from staff, suppliers and other organisations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- - GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English A-C.
- - Experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accounting (preferably in a healthcare setting).
- - Proficiency in accounting software (Xero) and Microsoft Excel.
- - Strong numerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- - Good communication and organisational skills.
- - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- - AAT qualification or working towards an accounting qualification.
- - Previous experience in an NHS or GP practice finance role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- - GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English A-C.
- - Experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accounting (preferably in a healthcare setting).
- - Proficiency in accounting software (Xero) and Microsoft Excel.
- - Strong numerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- - Good communication and organisational skills.
- - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- - AAT qualification or working towards an accounting qualification.
- - Previous experience in an NHS or GP practice finance role.
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.