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Finance Assistant

Portsdown Group Practice

The closing date is 04 May 2025

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Job summary

Are you looking for a career in Finance?

Do you thrive in a busy working environment?

Can you give excellent attention to detail whilst juggling a variety of tasks?

If this describes you, then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for a new Finance Assistant to join our fantastic Finance Team!

If you believe you have what it takes to work under pressure in a fast paced environment let us know. Working in General Practice can be fun and rewarding!

Please note - We do not offer sponsorship

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a diligent and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The role will entail supporting our Finance Team. Good IT, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to be able to use and manipulate Excel spreadsheets.

Please see the job description attached to this advert for more information.

About us

Portsdown Group Practice covers the whole of Portsmouth from postcodes PO1 to PO7. We operate from 6 surgeries: Cosham Park House (PO6 3BG), Crookhorn Lane (PO7 5XP, Heyward Road (PO4 0DY), Kingston Crescent (PO2 8AL), Paulsgrove (PO6 4HJ), and Somerstown (PO5 4EZ).

We are our own Primary Care Network (PCN). We have Clinical Partners, Salaried GPs and a comprehensive Nursing and extended clinical team overseen by our Clinical Team Manager. The team consists of Nurse / Paramedic Practitioners, Registered Nurses, HCAs, MSK Physiotherapists, Podiatrist, Dietitians, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators. The Pharmacy team consists of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

The Practice is well established, financially secure and successful.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2111-25-0003

Job locations

Kingston Crescent Surgery

92 Kingston Crescent

Portsmouth

PO2 8AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be supporting the Finance Manager in the provision of timely and accurate financial data, and helping to maintain our business' financial health.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be supporting the Finance Manager in the provision of timely and accurate financial data, and helping to maintain our business' financial health.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Self-motivated.

Desirable

  • Full driving licence and use of own vehicle.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to a good standard, including grade C/5 or above in English and Match.

Desirable

  • AAT qualification.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills which enable accurate and informative communication with colleagues.
  • Ability to apply knowledge and demonstratable analytical skills.
  • Ability and willingness to share information.
  • Ability to self-motivate, use initiative, organise and prioritise own workload, whilst coping with day to day requirements.
  • Attention to accuracy when undertaking skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and an ability to input and interpret complex data using IT systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake further training.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in payroll processing.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Competent in using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Competent in using accountant software packages.
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Self-motivated.

Desirable

  • Full driving licence and use of own vehicle.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to a good standard, including grade C/5 or above in English and Match.

Desirable

  • AAT qualification.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills which enable accurate and informative communication with colleagues.
  • Ability to apply knowledge and demonstratable analytical skills.
  • Ability and willingness to share information.
  • Ability to self-motivate, use initiative, organise and prioritise own workload, whilst coping with day to day requirements.
  • Attention to accuracy when undertaking skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and an ability to input and interpret complex data using IT systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake further training.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in payroll processing.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Competent in using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Competent in using accountant software packages.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsdown Group Practice

Address

Kingston Crescent Surgery

92 Kingston Crescent

Portsmouth

PO2 8AL


Employer's website

https://www.portsdowngrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Portsdown Group Practice

Address

Kingston Crescent Surgery

92 Kingston Crescent

Portsmouth

PO2 8AL


Employer's website

https://www.portsdowngrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Management Support Assistant

Chrissie Davis

christine.davis16@nhs.net

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2111-25-0003

Job locations

Kingston Crescent Surgery

92 Kingston Crescent

Portsmouth

PO2 8AL


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