About this role
Job summary Reporting directly to the GP Partners, this role is responsible for managing all financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting forward planning and sustainability of the practice.
Main duties of the job
Manage invoices, payments, and financial queries. Maintain Xero records and reconcile accounts. Oversee payroll and pensions administration. Submit ARRS and other NHS claims. Prepare financial reports for GP Partners Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimisation. Lead year-end financial preparation and accountant liaison
About us
We are a small, hardworking and friendly GP practice team based in Cranbrook, Kent. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care supported by efficient financial and operational systems.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are seeking a proactive and organised Finance Manager to play a key role in the smooth and sustainable running of our NHS GP practice. The postholder will be responsible for overseeing daytoday financial operations, including budgeting, income reconciliation, payroll oversight, NHS claims, and financial reporting, while working closely with the Partners, Practice Manager and wider leadership team. You will support strategic decisionmaking by providing clear financial insight, ensure compliance with NHS and statutory requirements, liaise with external accountants and the ICB, and help develop robust systems and controls. This is a varied and influential role, ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy primary care environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
High level Numeracy Skills GCSE/NVQ minimum. A level or higher preferred
Desirable
Desirable Accountancy / Finance qualifications
Experience Essential
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a finance or senior administrative role, preferably within an NHS, primary care or public sector setting, with a strong understanding of budgeting, financial reporting and income reconciliation. You will be highly organised, numerate and analytical, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret and present financial information clearly to both clinical and nonclinical colleagues. Strong communication skills, confidence in working with senior stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently are essential. You should be comfortable working within regulatory frameworks, committed to confidentiality and good governance, and able to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also taking ownership and initiative in a fast paced environment.
Desirable
Experience working in Primary Care Familiar with GP Primary Care financial accounting / processes Familiar with cash flow forecasting / budgeting Familiar in Financial Reporting
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 Old School Surgery
Address The Old School Surgery
Rectory Fields
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3JB
Employer's website https://www.oldschoolsurgerycranbrook.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)