Job summary
To ensure and enhance the contract and financial performance of Jesmond Health Partnership (JHP) by application of appropriate systems and processes.
To support and work with the GP Partners, managers and team leads to ensure the effective and efficient management, administration, and support of Jesmond Health Partnership (JHP) patient services provision and development.
To be the first point of contact for commissioners and other organisations in relation to enquiries and or concerns relating to contract performance and practice finances.
Liaise with commissioners and other organisations as required to ensure timely submissions, returns and reports to secure timely payments and reconciliation of accounts.
Main duties of the job
Finance control - Monitoring and managing invoicing, billing, payments and payroll - Liaising with and supporting our accountant
Finance and contract management improvement - Improving practice finance and contract management systems and processes
About us
Jesmond Health Partnership is a friendly, innovative, and patient-focused GP practice in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. JHP is a forward-thinking GP practice in Newcastle. We use a digital-first system that gives patients easy access and quick solutions. Our experienced and enthusiastic teams work hard to provide high-quality care for patients. You can read more about the practice, our background, and our outcomes in our recruitment brochure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance control and contract performance management and administration
Finance and contract performance improvement
Business and contract administration
Data quality control, assurance and improvement
Partner and stakeholder relations
Oversee financial aspects of projects, including budget tracking, expenditure approvals, and financial reporting to project stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- GCSE grade C/Level 5 or above in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in finance or economics or a related field
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (i.e. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), Association of Accounting Technicians (ATT) )
Desirable
- ATT Level 3 (Advanced Diploma in Accounting) and above
- ACCA Applied Skills and above
Experience
Essential
- Experience as Accountant or Finance officer or administrator
- Experience of finance/bookkeeping systems and software
- Experience as a contract and or project manager
- General administration experience
Desirable
- Finance and Contracts Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of finance administration practices and processes
- Knowledge of contract and or project administration and processes
- Proven track record in Finance or Accounts
- Proven track record in contract management
- Knowledge of booking and accounting software
Desirable
- Knowledge of General Practice and clinical systems
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills and familiar with MS office
- Ability to work to policies and procedures
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
Jesmond Health Partnership
Address
17 Osborne Rd
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE2 2AH