Accounts Assistant

About the Role

Suffolk Primary Care is a group of GP practices delivering excellent patient care across Suffolk. We are seeking a motivated and reliable accounts assistant to join our shared services finance team. The vacancy is for between 30 to 37.5 hours a week, however, this may be negotiable for the right candidate.

This role supports the financial operations of our growing primary care organisation and offers flexible working arrangements, splitting time between working at Combs Ford Surgery and remote home working.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance functions, ensuring financial processes run smoothly and efficiently across the organisation.

• Daily maintenance of bank transaction reconciliations
• Monthly downloads of finance files, such as bank statements and PCSE statements
• Daily review/maintenance of both finance and sales email inboxes
• Assist in the maintenance of daily cashflows
• Accurate input of supplier invoices and staff expenses onto Xero for both SPC and PCN
• Preparing and processing bi-weekly payment runs, as well as any other payments as and when required
• Reviewing payable accounts to ensure accuracy compared to supplier statements
• Accurate posting of PCSE drug and income statements
• Raising of adhoc sales invoices for both SPC and PCN
• Review debtors and follow up with customers for timely payment of overdue invoices on a monthly basis
• Complete reconciliations of petty cash and bank statements on a monthly basis
• Complete monthly reconciliations of prepayments, accrued expenses and deferred income, and raise the appropriate journals
• Record and submit claims to PCSE for practice income, including, but not exhaustive to, rent, water and business rates
• Monthly completion of bank balance worksheet
• Assist the Head of Finance and Finance Team Leader with other adhoc tasks where required
• Undertake any other duties or responsibilities which may be reasonably requested.

For further information, please see job description attached.

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and able to work both independently and as part of a team. To be considered for this position, you will need the following

• General understanding of financial principles, practices and regulations
• Proficient in accounting software and spreadsheets
• Demonstrable office administration experience
• Proven ability to work effectively either as an individual or a member of a team and relate effectively with staff on all levels
• Experience of working within a diverse and innovative environment, where priorities change and adjustment to working practices are often made

• Hold, or be working towards, a recognised accounting qualification
• Experience of primary care finance
• Working knowledge of Xero accounting software

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

• Defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
• Ill health benefits
• 23.7% employer contribution

• Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
• Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
• Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)

• GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments

• Eye care vouchers
• Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
• Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
• High street discounts via our online portal
• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.