Finance & Payroll Manager

NCGPA and PCN Accounts Processes

• Oversee and support the work of the Finance & Payroll Officer in respect of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank transaction processing, prepayments and accruals.
• Provide hands on support with the above processes during times of heavy workload or absence.
• Support the head of PCN Finance with the completion of ARRS claims, statutory returns and preparation of PCN Finance reports.
• Identify and manage finance risk for NCGPA and on behalf of the PCNs.
• Support the Finance Director in the production or management accounts and budgets and in the implementation of budgetary controls.

• Drive innovation in finance processes to improve information and efficiency through the use of automation and digital tools.
• Provide line management, professional development and pastoral support to the Finance & Payroll Officer in their role to achieve high attendance, low absenteeism, low turnover and compliance with NCGPA's policies and procedures.
• Take an active part in team meetings contributing the development of the team and the continuous improvement of the finance function.

• Oversee payroll and pension processes for PCN and NCGPA staff, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Provide hands on support with the above processes during times of heavy workload or absence.
• Actively manage the relationship with the payroll bureau to minimise the risk of payroll and pension errors and ensure accountability.
• Improve and implement payroll quality assurance checks to identify and address payroll risks such as continued payment of leavers, over payments of staff on sick leave or unpaid leave or through administrative error.
• Actively approve and authorise payment of the payroll on completion of QA checks.
• Work with HR to explore, design and implement an efficient, accurate and affordable payroll process and HR system for implementation at the end of the current payroll bureau contract.
• Act as a key point of contact for GP pension administration, including PCSE submissions and adjustments.
• Provide guidance and support to the Finance & Payroll Officer on payroll and NHS pension matters.
• Post payroll journals into accounting software and reconcile control accounts.

• Take an active role in the annual accounts audit, providing reassurance to auditors regarding processes and controls.
• Other duties that may be required to support the finance team and the wider business in delivering its mission and living out its values.

Qualifications

Essential criteria:

• Education to GCSE with a minimum Grade 5 in English & Maths
• NVQ Level 4 or AAT Technician or part qualified CIMA/CCAB or equivalent

Desirable criteria:

• A-level, HND or Degree level qualified

Experience

Essential criteria:

• Team leadership experience
• Finance business process transformation experience using automation and digital tools
• Extensive experience of payroll and pensions management and quality assurance
• Experience of NHS pensions administration including GP pensions

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of producing accounts for Primary Care Networks and completion ARRS claims
• Experience of producing management accounts

• This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. We recommend submitting your application early to avoid disappointment.
• Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with an invitation to interview.
• Arden & GEM CSU administer this account on behalf of the GPA, you may receive communications from both the CSU and the GPA during your recruitment.

• All reference requests will be made to your employer/previous employers' HR Department, covering the previous 3 years of activity.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust recruitment processes.
• All eligible staff will need to have gained clearance through a standard/enhanced DBS check prior to working.
• All posts are subject to a probationary period.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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