Finance and Contracts Manager

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Jesmond Health Partnership Full time

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

Business and contract administration - Ensure appropriate business administration systems and processes - Support effective equipment and stock management

Data quality - Ensure effective data quality control management - Support staff as required to ensure data quality

Partner and stakeholder relations - Commissioner and partner organisation liaison -Meeting administration and support

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

Monitoring and managing invoicing, billing, payments and payroll using Xero

Liaising with and supporting our accountant to produce management and other accounts as required

Monitoring contract performance to optimise practice service provision and financial performance

Finance and contract performance improvement

Work with and support other managers to improve practice finance and contract management systems and processes

Work with and support other managers to improve practice service provision, finance and contract performance

Working with and supporting our accountant to maintain and enhance our finance control systems and processes

Business and contract administration

Ensure appropriate business administration systems and processes are in place and adhered to

Work with other managers and staff to develop and improve business and contract administration systems and processes

Support effective equipment and stock management

Data quality control, assurance and improvement

Ensure effective data quality control management

Support staff as required to ensure data quality and use of data

Partner and stakeholder relations

Commissioner and partner organisation liaison

Meeting administration and support

Coordinate internal audits to ensure adherence to compliance standards

Participate in contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms and conditions for the Practice

Review and analyse contract terms for risks and opportunities

Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them

Oversee financial aspects of projects, including budget tracking, expenditure approvals, and financial reporting to project stakeholders

Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely payments

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 ( 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
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