Job summary
***PLEASE NOTE - This role is NOT eligible for a CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP - THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST THEREFORE ALREADY HOLD THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK***
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Finance Manager within our busy
Finance Department, this is a role
within the team and requires excellent communication skill and friendly manner,
as well as a high attention to detail.
The
post holder will be a motivated individual, joining a friendly forward thinking
department. This is a crucial role within the company and you will be well
supported by the Finance Manager and the
wider team. This role also works closely with our HR department so being able
to build good working relationships is key.
This position is ideally full-time (37.5 hours per week), but part-time will also be considered (minimum of 27.5 hours per week required). The hours must be spread across 5 days a week.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the finance team within Dorking Healthcare Ltd, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Work with the Finance Manager and to support the production of accurate and timely accounts for the organisation.
- Ensure invoices and claims for all income streams are raised and non-payment is regularly chased.
- Ensure Xero and other accounting records are maintained in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard of accuracy.
- Undertake other relevant duties as required.
- Ensure all control accounts are reconciled.
About us
DHC is a GP Federation, representing 105,000 patients providing a wide range of quality healthcare services including elective care, Talking Therapies, community healthcare and primary care across Surrey, We are registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) and we are an accredited AQP (Any Qualified Provider).
DHC is working at the centre of the local health system to evolve and deliver integrated care and that requires strong partnerships with many organisations. In all of our services, we aim to put the patient at the centre of their care, make sure our services are easy to access by local patients and reduce waiting times for patients. GP practices have been brought together into Primary Care Networks (or PCNs) to offer services in the local community. The PCNs are critical to the changing NHS and are the focal point of all locally developed planning and service delivery.
Benefits
In return DHC offers staff the following benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Become part of a friendly, professional team
- We provide opportunities for training and development
- We offer membership of the NHS Pension scheme and minimum of 27 days annual leave (plus Bank holidays)
DHC actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy
Finance Manager will work closely with the Finance Manager, to ensure strong
performance of the finance function of the organisation, to include line
managing two assistants. Assisting with the day to day running of the
department, this will include payroll and transactional accounting.
The Deputy
Finance Manager will ensure payroll, supplier, practices and contractor payments are made accurately, on time and
recorded appropriately.They will
also ensure all periodic and one-off invoices are raised and debtors are
regularly chased. Working closely with
managers and other staff across the organisation to ensure the financial
processes work smoothly and accurately. Reconcile control account monthly for
the production on management accounts.
The Deputy
Finance Manager works with the Finance Manager to support setting and monitoring
budgets and delivering accurate reports, statements and spreadsheets as
required.
The post
holder will work with Finance Manager and the accountants to support the production
of accurate and timely annual accounts for DHC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy
Finance Manager will work closely with the Finance Manager, to ensure strong
performance of the finance function of the organisation, to include line
managing two assistants. Assisting with the day to day running of the
department, this will include payroll and transactional accounting.
The Deputy
Finance Manager will ensure payroll, supplier, practices and contractor payments are made accurately, on time and
recorded appropriately.They will
also ensure all periodic and one-off invoices are raised and debtors are
regularly chased. Working closely with
managers and other staff across the organisation to ensure the financial
processes work smoothly and accurately. Reconcile control account monthly for
the production on management accounts.
The Deputy
Finance Manager works with the Finance Manager to support setting and monitoring
budgets and delivering accurate reports, statements and spreadsheets as
required.
The post
holder will work with Finance Manager and the accountants to support the production
of accurate and timely annual accounts for DHC.
Person Specification
Other factors
Essential
- Efficient and meticulous approach to undertaking tasks
- Willing and able to travel to different DHC sites and to attend meetings, training events etc.
Desirable
- Car driver with current UK, clean driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Previous successful finance/accounting experience (minimum of three years).
- Experience of using financial/accounting systems, Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Experience of using Access and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Xero (or ability to learn and develop skills)
- Experience of using Sage Payroll
- Running payroll and understanding tax, pension and statutory obligations
- Line Managing Staff
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- A good eye for detail and for maintaining accuracy in financial records.
- Organised, good time management skills.
- Initiative and a self-starter, able to organise own workload and prioritise tasks with minimum supervision required.
- Able to cope with a busy workload.
- Positive approach, calm under pressure.
- Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, contractors, suppliers etc.
- Ability to work constructively as part of a small team.
- Ability to proficiently use Office and finance software packages. including Excel spreadsheets, Word, and internet systems including E-mail.
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (Grade A-C) or equivalent, in English and Maths.
- Part qualified accountant with a professional accounting body or part/fully qualified AAT
Person Specification
Other factors
Essential
- Efficient and meticulous approach to undertaking tasks
- Willing and able to travel to different DHC sites and to attend meetings, training events etc.
Desirable
- Car driver with current UK, clean driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Previous successful finance/accounting experience (minimum of three years).
- Experience of using financial/accounting systems, Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Experience of using Access and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Xero (or ability to learn and develop skills)
- Experience of using Sage Payroll
- Running payroll and understanding tax, pension and statutory obligations
- Line Managing Staff
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- A good eye for detail and for maintaining accuracy in financial records.
- Organised, good time management skills.
- Initiative and a self-starter, able to organise own workload and prioritise tasks with minimum supervision required.
- Able to cope with a busy workload.
- Positive approach, calm under pressure.
- Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, contractors, suppliers etc.
- Ability to work constructively as part of a small team.
- Ability to proficiently use Office and finance software packages. including Excel spreadsheets, Word, and internet systems including E-mail.
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (Grade A-C) or equivalent, in English and Maths.
- Part qualified accountant with a professional accounting body or part/fully qualified AAT
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.
