Finance Assistant

Innovations in Primary Care

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Job summary

We have a brand new exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant.

We are looking for friendly, hardworking team player to join our finance team for 15 - 22 hours per week.

About you

The successful candidate will have a book keeping qualification (AAT Level 3 or equivalent), possess strong written English communication skills and have experience of book keeping and business banking.

Interview details

Please note, should you be successfully shortlisted, interviews are scheduled to take place on 18th and 19th April 2023.

Main duties of the job

This is a new role and the post-holder will use their book keeping, company financial management and payroll experience to support the IPC Finance function as a service to the wider organisation, the GPs that we represent and the PCNs we help financially manage.

You will work on booking keeping, finance administration and management and pay roll in support of our Finance Manager and Payroll Manager and to be able to act as department resilience by acting on behalf of team members where needed. To work accurately, effectively and communicate clearly to stakeholders so that our finance team continues to be held in high regard and increase our capacity to complete our workload efficiently.

Additional Information

Please note, this role is based at our head office in Arundel however, a blend of hybrid and office working will be considered after a period of time has past.

Support may be required at the very start of the month at a weekend to assist with ARRS claims.

The hourly rate of pay is between £13 to £16 per hour depending on experience.

If we receive a large volume of applications it may be necessary to close early therefore, we advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

About us

IPC is an innovative and ethical company providing high quality, integrated, patient-focused NHS services. We achieve this by harnessing the collective knowledge, skills, experience and energy of our clinicians and staff. If you believe in the importance and effectiveness of providing excellent care where patients need it and would like to apply to join us in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Date posted

17 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £13 to £16 per hour DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2638-23-2063

Job locations

Units 8-11 Orchard Industrial Estate

10-12 Fitzalan Road

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9JS


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Book keeping activities on accounting package:

- Reconciling, coding, journaling

- Creating invoices

- Adding bills

  • Banking administration and setting up of payments for authorisation in line with company financial policy
  • Administration and management of the Finance email inbox & names communication tools
  • Supporting credit control activities to deliver on time payment receipts

- Monthly issue of statements

- Monthly actions to recover aged debt

- Report monthly aged debt and actions to Finance Manager and Head of Finance

  • Work accurately, effectively and communicate clearly on written elements, phone and face to face
  • Research to resolve payment disputes
  • Support at the start of every month the Additional Roles (ARRS) claims process for timely and efficient release of funds to PCNs
  • Create and report P&L reports for PCNs and Budget Reports for IPC Costs Centre Managers on a timely basis
  • Administratively support Payroll activities:

- Payroll email inbox management, starters and leavers check, time sheets, IRIS administration and bank payments.

  • Act as cover for Finance Team in terms of holiday and sickness to ensure business continuity where needed

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Book keeping activities on accounting package:

- Reconciling, coding, journaling

- Creating invoices

- Adding bills

  • Banking administration and setting up of payments for authorisation in line with company financial policy
  • Administration and management of the Finance email inbox & names communication tools
  • Supporting credit control activities to deliver on time payment receipts

- Monthly issue of statements

- Monthly actions to recover aged debt

- Report monthly aged debt and actions to Finance Manager and Head of Finance

  • Work accurately, effectively and communicate clearly on written elements, phone and face to face
  • Research to resolve payment disputes
  • Support at the start of every month the Additional Roles (ARRS) claims process for timely and efficient release of funds to PCNs
  • Create and report P&L reports for PCNs and Budget Reports for IPC Costs Centre Managers on a timely basis
  • Administratively support Payroll activities:

- Payroll email inbox management, starters and leavers check, time sheets, IRIS administration and bank payments.

  • Act as cover for Finance Team in terms of holiday and sickness to ensure business continuity where needed

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience using Xero
  • Experience of business banking
  • Strong English written communication skills
  • Book keeping experience

Desirable

  • Experience of using IRIS Payroll
  • Experience of using HSBC.net business banking
  • Strong English verbal and good face to face communication skills
  • Experience of NHS General Practice Finance
  • Experience of managing budgets and management accounts

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Complete immunisation record
  • Able to work from office in Arundel

Qualifications

Essential

  • Book Keeping Qualification AAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • Payroll Qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience using Xero
  • Experience of business banking
  • Strong English written communication skills
  • Book keeping experience

Desirable

  • Experience of using IRIS Payroll
  • Experience of using HSBC.net business banking
  • Strong English verbal and good face to face communication skills
  • Experience of NHS General Practice Finance
  • Experience of managing budgets and management accounts

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Complete immunisation record
  • Able to work from office in Arundel

Qualifications

Essential

  • Book Keeping Qualification AAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • Payroll Qualification

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Innovations in Primary Care

Address

Units 8-11 Orchard Industrial Estate

10-12 Fitzalan Road

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9JS


Employer's website

https://innovationsinprimarycare.com (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Innovations in Primary Care

Address

Units 8-11 Orchard Industrial Estate

10-12 Fitzalan Road

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9JS


Employer's website

https://innovationsinprimarycare.com (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Finance

Jonathan Farnell

jonathan.farnell@nhs.net

Date posted

17 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £13 to £16 per hour DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2638-23-2063

Job locations

Units 8-11 Orchard Industrial Estate

10-12 Fitzalan Road

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9JS


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