Job summary
The goals of Bromley GP Alliance (BGPA) are to work strategically with all Bromley practices, to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together, to support the member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley, by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. The Alliance will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley, by working closely with the CCG, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for qualified accountant to join BGPA as the Finance Manager of our small Finance Team.
This is a full-time role, offering a salary of up to £50,000 per annum.
Main duties of the job
As the Finance Manager you will be the technical lead in the team, ensuring all financial records are maintained, operate the Xero accounting system and day to day function of the Finance Team. Supporting the service teams with their management accounting for both Bromley GP Alliance and BETH companies.
You will be responsible for all the financial governance arrangements between the Bromley GP Alliance and BETH and adhere to the separation funding streams.
If you are a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a high standard of personal performance, that has the experience and knowledge set out in our person specification, please do submit an application.
About us
The Bromley GP Alliance (BGPA) is a network of 42 practices which is working closely with all practices in Bromley to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents. Since January 2015 BGPA has evolved from providing extra appointments for GP practices, to delivering a wide range of services to Bromley patients and in doing so supporting Bromley General Practice. These services include; Access Hubs, phlebotomy, dermatology, headache, vasectomy, OOH GPs, NHS health checks, chairing ICN MDT meetings, Bromleag Care Practice, supporting Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and supporting the health needs of homeless people in Bromley. Most recently during the pandemic we have had a significant role to play in looking after COVID patients and delivering the COVID vaccination programme to Bromley residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the invoice payments process in accordance with the companys payment terms and conditions.
- Allocate, code and post financial transactions to accounts system.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Oversee the preparation of bank payment runs.
- Maintain a complete filing system to support financial records.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns.
- Ensure the finance team deliver management accounting reporting and financial statements (trialbalance, income statement, balance sheet).
- Meet regularly with the service leads to discuss financial performance.
- Monthly reporting to the Executive Team on the financial position.
- Lead on annual budget setting and identify risks to financial stability.
- Prepare costings for business cases, tenders, and services with support from the Finance Officer.
- Liaise with accountants when necessary.
- Assist with the preparation of the end of year accounts.
- Assist with external audits.
- Prepare and process payroll including collating, checking and agreeing staff hours worked.
- Manage pension payments for both NEST and NHS Pensions Accounts.
- Liaison with NHS Pensions, informing them of changes in contract and staffing.
- Maintain office and clinical supplies by keeping an inventory and ordering new supplies as needed.
- Manage the procurement of supplies and ensure the organisation sources the best value for moneysupplies.
- Maintain internal control systems.
- Be involved in financial discussion and negotiations with Commissioners and external Organisations.
- Deputising the Head of Finance when required.
- Supervise and support the junior finance team including annual appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the invoice payments process in accordance with the companys payment terms and conditions.
- Allocate, code and post financial transactions to accounts system.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Oversee the preparation of bank payment runs.
- Maintain a complete filing system to support financial records.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns.
- Ensure the finance team deliver management accounting reporting and financial statements (trialbalance, income statement, balance sheet).
- Meet regularly with the service leads to discuss financial performance.
- Monthly reporting to the Executive Team on the financial position.
- Lead on annual budget setting and identify risks to financial stability.
- Prepare costings for business cases, tenders, and services with support from the Finance Officer.
- Liaise with accountants when necessary.
- Assist with the preparation of the end of year accounts.
- Assist with external audits.
- Prepare and process payroll including collating, checking and agreeing staff hours worked.
- Manage pension payments for both NEST and NHS Pensions Accounts.
- Liaison with NHS Pensions, informing them of changes in contract and staffing.
- Maintain office and clinical supplies by keeping an inventory and ordering new supplies as needed.
- Manage the procurement of supplies and ensure the organisation sources the best value for moneysupplies.
- Maintain internal control systems.
- Be involved in financial discussion and negotiations with Commissioners and external Organisations.
- Deputising the Head of Finance when required.
- Supervise and support the junior finance team including annual appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Accountant (CCAB Qualified);
- Education to degree level.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Finance, relevant legislation NHS Pensions and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced Excel experience.
- Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis.
- Knowledge and experience of using Xero.
- Staff management experience.
- Experience of leading a small finance team.
- Implementation of financial systems.
- Management of finance and non-finance projects.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent computer literacy skills including knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to analyse complex financial information to identify further areas for investigation.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm to make things happen.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Good understanding of confidentiality issues.
- To be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a high standard of personal performance.
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use financial management systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work under pressure in potentially stressful situations.
- Ability to work as a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Accountant (CCAB Qualified);
- Education to degree level.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Finance, relevant legislation NHS Pensions and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced Excel experience.
- Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis.
- Knowledge and experience of using Xero.
- Staff management experience.
- Experience of leading a small finance team.
- Implementation of financial systems.
- Management of finance and non-finance projects.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent computer literacy skills including knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to analyse complex financial information to identify further areas for investigation.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm to make things happen.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Good understanding of confidentiality issues.
- To be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a high standard of personal performance.
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use financial management systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work under pressure in potentially stressful situations.
- Ability to work as a team.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
