Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT)

Finance Officer

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Job summary

To assist the Finance & Contracts Lead in providing accurate and timely monthly financial information and to manage day to day transactional financial data input.

The job holder has a role in helping to create a culture at SPCT that values diversity and reflects inclusion.

Main duties of the job

This is very much a hands on role, with the expectation that the successful candidate will be comfortable with both transactional work e.g. data input / invoicing, as well as more advanced reconciliation work

Under take a wide range of financial tasks including (but not exclusively)

Posting supplier invoices

Process and management of purchase ordering

Prepare all bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts

Supplier payments

Aged creditor reconciliation, resolving queries

Aged debtor reconciliation, resolving queries

Reconciling income from NHS contracts and other customers, including generation of invoices and credit control

Preparation of payroll information for submission to payroll bureau

Accruals

Balance sheet reconciliation

Assist with preparation of VAT returns (partial exemption)

Primary Care Network accounts administration

Assist with preparation for annual audit

Manage petty cash

Oversee generic finance email inbox

For the right candidate there is scope for the role to include support to attain a professional accountancy qualification.

About us

Salford Primary Care Together is a Community Interest Company, which means we exist to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Salford and all our resources are dedicated to doing just that. We are proud to serve 20,000 patients across Eccles, Little Hulton, Charlestown and Lower Kersal via our three practices, Eccles Gateway, Little Hulton and Willow Tree. As part of our services we also run an Inclusion service, Extended Primary Integrated Care 24 (EPIC 24), Covid-19 Vaccine service and Salford Primary Care Academy.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0161-23-0015

Job locations

3rd Floor, 2 City Approach

Albert Street

Eccles

Salford

M300BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Finance & Contracts Lead in providing accurate and timely monthly financial information and to manage day to day transactional financial data input.

The job holder has a role in helping to create a culture at SPCT that values diversity and reflects inclusion.

This is very much a hands on role, with the expectation that the successful candidate will be comfortable with both transactional work e.g. data input / invoicing, as well as more advanced reconciliation work

Under take a wide range of financial tasks including (but not exclusively)

Posting supplier invoices

Process and management of purchase ordering

Prepare all bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts

Supplier payments

Aged creditor reconciliation, resolving queries

Aged debtor reconciliation, resolving queries

Reconciling income from NHS contracts and other customers, including generation of invoices and credit control

Preparation of payroll information for submission to payroll bureau

Accruals

Balance sheet reconciliation

Assist with preparation of VAT returns (partial exemption)

Primary Care Network accounts administration

Assist with preparation for annual audit

Manage petty cash

Oversee generic finance email inbox

For the right candidate there is scope for the role to include support to attain a professional accountancy qualification.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Timely & accurate reporting

Work to established processes and procedures

Effective management of resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all products and services are delivered to acceptable standards and on time and to budget.

Maintain security of system

Maintain confidentiality

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Finance & Contracts Lead in providing accurate and timely monthly financial information and to manage day to day transactional financial data input.

The job holder has a role in helping to create a culture at SPCT that values diversity and reflects inclusion.

This is very much a hands on role, with the expectation that the successful candidate will be comfortable with both transactional work e.g. data input / invoicing, as well as more advanced reconciliation work

Under take a wide range of financial tasks including (but not exclusively)

Posting supplier invoices

Process and management of purchase ordering

Prepare all bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts

Supplier payments

Aged creditor reconciliation, resolving queries

Aged debtor reconciliation, resolving queries

Reconciling income from NHS contracts and other customers, including generation of invoices and credit control

Preparation of payroll information for submission to payroll bureau

Accruals

Balance sheet reconciliation

Assist with preparation of VAT returns (partial exemption)

Primary Care Network accounts administration

Assist with preparation for annual audit

Manage petty cash

Oversee generic finance email inbox

For the right candidate there is scope for the role to include support to attain a professional accountancy qualification.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Timely & accurate reporting

Work to established processes and procedures

Effective management of resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all products and services are delivered to acceptable standards and on time and to budget.

Maintain security of system

Maintain confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with good English and Mathematics skills

Desirable

  • AAT qualified

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience working in an accounts environment
  • Sage 50 accounts experience including Auto Entry

Desirable

  • Understanding of payroll & PAYE
  • Knowledge of NHS, particularly Primary Care

Skills

Essential

  • High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to prioritise work, manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical & numerical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education with good English and Mathematics skills

Desirable

  • AAT qualified

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience working in an accounts environment
  • Sage 50 accounts experience including Auto Entry

Desirable

  • Understanding of payroll & PAYE
  • Knowledge of NHS, particularly Primary Care

Skills

Essential

  • High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to prioritise work, manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical & numerical skills
  • Excellent communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT)

Address

3rd Floor, 2 City Approach

Albert Street

Eccles

Salford

M300BL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT)

Address

3rd Floor, 2 City Approach

Albert Street

Eccles

Salford

M300BL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Officer

Jackie Cain

gmicb-sal.spcthr@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0161-23-0015

Job locations

3rd Floor, 2 City Approach

Albert Street

Eccles

Salford

M300BL


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