Leek Health Centre

Business and Finance Manager

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

The Business and Finance Manager will lead on financial planning and analysis, translating complex financial information into clear insights to support partner decision-making. The postholder will work closely with the Practice Manager to deliver both strategic and operational objectives.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring that the practice is economically secure, financial controls are met and that staff are employed in a consistent and ethical fashion.

They will report to the two managing GP partners on a weekly basis.

They will meet both their individual and joint aims and repsonsibilities.

About us

Leek Health Centre is a medium-sized GP practice with a stable partnership and a dedicated management team. We are a busy and well-established practice with a strong team ethos and commitment to high quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Other

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5944-26-0001

Job locations

Leek Health Centre

Fountain Street

Leek

Staffordshire

ST13 6JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Business and Finance Manager

The Business and Finance Manager will lead on financial planning and analysis, translating complex financial information into clear insights to support partner decision-making. The postholder will work closely with the Practice Manager to deliver both strategic and operational objectives.

Provide regular reports

Enter accounts data and reconcile monthly

Run staff payroll and process PAYE & Superannuation monthly

Chase payments

Produce necessary reports for the partners as requested

Liaise with partner or staff member regarding planned and unplanned building maintenance and to ensure all necessary building surveys are carried out

Instigate and facilitate lease negotiations,

Co-ordinate 3 yearly notional rent review

Staff related issues including staff grievance and disciplinary matters

Recruitment and selection

Maintain good knowledge of and apply employment law

Provide mentorship to junior management staff

Maintenance of HR records including up-to-date DBS checks

Maintain good knowledge of Practice CQC requirements

Maintain all documentation pertaining to CQC

Liaise with the Partners

Information Governance Lead

Senior Information Risk Officer

Responsible for Information Governance queries

Oversee and co-ordinate the completion of relevant documents and ensure policies are being followed

Deal with complaints

Discuss significant events at partnership meetings

Meet with one of the Partners each week

All other duties reasonably expected of this post but not listed above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Business and Finance Manager

The Business and Finance Manager will lead on financial planning and analysis, translating complex financial information into clear insights to support partner decision-making. The postholder will work closely with the Practice Manager to deliver both strategic and operational objectives.

Provide regular reports

Enter accounts data and reconcile monthly

Run staff payroll and process PAYE & Superannuation monthly

Chase payments

Produce necessary reports for the partners as requested

Liaise with partner or staff member regarding planned and unplanned building maintenance and to ensure all necessary building surveys are carried out

Instigate and facilitate lease negotiations,

Co-ordinate 3 yearly notional rent review

Staff related issues including staff grievance and disciplinary matters

Recruitment and selection

Maintain good knowledge of and apply employment law

Provide mentorship to junior management staff

Maintenance of HR records including up-to-date DBS checks

Maintain good knowledge of Practice CQC requirements

Maintain all documentation pertaining to CQC

Liaise with the Partners

Information Governance Lead

Senior Information Risk Officer

Responsible for Information Governance queries

Oversee and co-ordinate the completion of relevant documents and ensure policies are being followed

Deal with complaints

Discuss significant events at partnership meetings

Meet with one of the Partners each week

All other duties reasonably expected of this post but not listed above.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proficient in using Xero
  • Financial management and budgeting skills
  • Knowledge of HR law
  • Able to organise and supervise financial investigations as required
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Knowledge of QOF, QIF, GMS and other NHS/Non-NHS contracts

Desirable

  • Further professional qualifications
  • 1+ year in primary care
  • 1+ year in the private sector
  • Understanding of CQC requirements

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in general practice finance
  • Recent general practice HR experience
  • Proficiency with Xero
  • A strong history of being trusted with positions of responsibility

Desirable

  • Experience outside of the NHS
  • Experience of North Staffordshire and knowledge of the issues facing the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proficient in using Xero
  • Financial management and budgeting skills
  • Knowledge of HR law
  • Able to organise and supervise financial investigations as required
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Knowledge of QOF, QIF, GMS and other NHS/Non-NHS contracts

Desirable

  • Further professional qualifications
  • 1+ year in primary care
  • 1+ year in the private sector
  • Understanding of CQC requirements

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in general practice finance
  • Recent general practice HR experience
  • Proficiency with Xero
  • A strong history of being trusted with positions of responsibility

Desirable

  • Experience outside of the NHS
  • Experience of North Staffordshire and knowledge of the issues facing the Staffordshire Moorlands.

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

Leek Health Centre

Address

Leek Health Centre

Fountain Street

Leek

Staffordshire

ST13 6JB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leek Health Centre

Address

Leek Health Centre

Fountain Street

Leek

Staffordshire

ST13 6JB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

GP Partner

Dr Mark Williams

mark.williams2@staffs.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Other

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5944-26-0001

Job locations

Leek Health Centre

Fountain Street

Leek

Staffordshire

ST13 6JB


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