About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting new post that we are creating at Melrose Surgery.
We are looking for a part-time Finance manager working 15 hours per week over 2-3 days.
Main duties of the job
* Oversee payroll and salaries for staff including overtime.
* Liaise with practice accountants to ensure accounts are up to date with an annualised spreadsheet of practice finances.
* Pay any outstanding invoices and raise invoices for various creditors.
* Be familiar with the fundamentals of general practice and sources of income including global sum, enhanced services and QOF.
* Maintain a dynamic spreadsheet of all incomings and outgoings on a timely basis.
* Present monthly statements at partners meetings including balance and projections.
* Collaborate with the practice manager to alleviate their workload and for succession planning.
About us
Melrose Surgery, Central Reading
* Patient list: 17,400 across two sites
* Emis Web computer system
* CQC rated Good
* High QOF achiever
* Established online triage using Accurx with patient population segmentation since October 2024.
* Innovative patient recall methods for LTC including self-booking and early adoption of technologies.
* Active on social media (Facebook and Instagram)
* Enhanced services including minor surgery, coil and implant fitting.
* Training practice with a long-standing ethos for both GP and Foundation trainees with three GP trainers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Reports to: Practice Manager / Partners
Location:Melrose Surgery, 2-4 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PEHours:Part time
Job Purpose
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial operations of the GP practice, ensuring accurate financial records, effective budgeting, and compliance with NHS financial and contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day financial running of the practicePrepare monthly and annual financial reports for Partners and the Practice ManagerMonitor practice income, including NHS contracts, enhanced services, and other income streamsManage budgets, cash flow, and financial forecastingOversee payroll, pensions, and staff expense paymentsEnsure suppliers are paid accurately and on timeSupport the preparation of end-of-year accounts and liaise with external accountantsEnsure compliance with NHS financial regulations and guidanceIdentify financial risks and opportunities to support practice sustainabilitySkills and Experience
Experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within NHS or primary careUnderstanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow managementGood attention to detail and strong organisational skillsAbility to work independently and maintain confidentialityConfident user of Microsoft Excel
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Be familiar with the fundamentals of general practice and sources of income including Global sum, enhanced services and QOF
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP Practice
Employer details Employer name Melrose Surgery
Address Melrose Surgery
2 Alexandra Road
Reading
RG1 5PE
Employer's website https://www.melrosesurgeryreading.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)