Finance Officer

Bookkeeping

Support

Controls

Improvement

Financial Administration and

Bookkeeping

Maintain accurate

and up-to-date financial records using the organisation's accounting system,

which is currently Xero.

Maintain

the general ledger, purchase and sales ledgers, and fixed asset register.

Process purchase

and sales invoices, receipts, payments, journals, income and expenditure

transactions.

Perform regular

bank reconciliations, monthly reconciliations, and maintain petty cash records

where applicable.

Monitor

outstanding debtor and creditor balances and support effective cash flow

administration.

Ensure all

financial records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance

with organisational policies and accounting standards.

Produce routine

financial reports and financial information to support management

decision-making.

Assist the

Managing Director and Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting, year-end

accounts preparation, audit requirements, and other financial reporting.

Payroll Administration

Prepare

the monthly payroll accurately and within required timescales.

Maintain payroll

records, including pension contributions, statutory deductions, leave records,

and employee payroll information.

Process statutory

payments and ensure HMRC and pension submissions are completed accurately and

on time.

Ensure payroll

processes comply with relevant employment legislation and statutory

Financial Reporting and Board

Support

Prepare financial

reports, reconciliations, and management information under the direction of the

Board of Directors.

Compile

financial papers and supporting information for Board and Finance Committee

meetings.

Support

the implementation of finance-related actions arising from Board meetings.

Stakeholder Liaison

Act as a key

finance contact for external accountants, auditors, banks, HMRC, pension

providers, and other relevant regulatory or financial bodies.

Build and maintain

effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders on

finance-related matters.

Compliance and Financial

Controls

Ensure compliance

with the organisation's financial policies, procedures, and statutory

Support the

maintenance of effective internal financial controls and confidentiality of

financial information.

Assist

with internal and external audit processes and respond to requests for

financial information.

Systems and Continuous

Improvement

Support the

effective operation and maintenance of the organisation's accounting and

financial systems.

Identify

opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and administrative

procedures.

Undertake any

other finance-related duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the

Managing Director or Finance Director.

Responsibilities Excluded

The Finance Officer will not

Authorise

payments.

Manage

budgets.

Develop

financial strategy.

Make

investment decisions.

Hold

delegated financial authority.

Supervise

finance staff (unless separately agreed).

These responsibilities remain

with the Managing Director and Finance Director.

Bradford Care Alliance (BCA) is a

Community Interest general practice membership organisation founded on

partnership working and accountable to our members. We are a key partner in the wider Bradford

NHS District and Craven system. We work closely with our health and social care

partners through Bradford Health and Care Partnership Board, Bradford Provider

Alliances, and the Clinical Advisory Board. Through this involvement we aim to

support system integration and delivery of the vision of Happy, Healthy at

Home. Established in 2017, we have over 50 member practices across the area

who provide healthcare for almost half a million patients. Our vision is one of

a collaborative primary care alliance, working with partners, to deliver the

health and care system of the future.

We help support practices with

their delivery of enhanced access provision, and the ICB and wider system

through our delivery of a primary care streaming service within the local

A&E departments. We deliver multiple

ad hoc developments which can include seasonal and specialist provision across

the city of Bradford. We are continually looking to improve our service

provision, whilst also working closely with practices and the ICB to respond to

any needs that may arise.

Personal Attributes

Key Competencies

Knowledge

Experience

Qualifications

Skills