Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bexley, DA5 1LW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0027-25-0021 |
Summary
Job Title:Finance Assistant Level:Up to£27,485 to £30,162 (depending on experience) Job Family:Primary Care Network Hours:37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks) Employment Type:Permanent Accountable to:Finance Manager Responsible to:Finance Manager Location:BHNC Office Job Summary Reporting to the Finance Manager the Finance Assistant will work with the Assistant Finance Manager for a seamless Finance function on matters including but not limited to: Accounts payable, invoice management, account set up, reconciliation and closure of accounts, chasing outstanding payments, timely query resolution, receivable, maintaining Quickbooks system, bank reconciliation, general adhoc support and Payroll administration. This role requires a flexible, organised and experienced administrator, with excellent communications skills, who is IT literate and who works to a proficient level in excel. Organisational Values / Objectives Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care (BHNC) is a GP Federation supporting the 20 Bexley Practices / 4 PCNs, Erith Hospital and Queen Marys Urgent Treatment Centre who are working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bexley residents, covering over 260,000 patients. The goals of BHNC are to work strategically with all Bexley Primary Care Networks (PCNs), to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together, to support the member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care (BHNC) aims to improve the morale of PCNs / general practice in Bexley, by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. BHNC will make a positive impact on medical services in Bexley, by working closely with the CCG, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population. Key Working Relationships Key relationships include but are not limited to: Overall BHNC (inc Bank, Self Employed, ARRS) workforce BHNC Finance Provider External Stakeholders Key Responsibilities Support day to day functions of the Finance department from sales and purchase ledgers to daily cash postings and bank reconciliations. Liaise with budget holders and external suppliers. Provide advice, guidance and support on Finance administration practice and procedures. Answer and handle queries about Finance-related matters proactively to resolve. Accurate data for monthly reports. Invoice Management. Account setup, reconciliation, and closure. Chase outstanding payments to address, resolve and escalate where necessary. Ensure invoices are accurately recorded, authorised and paid. Coordinate and support payroll processes. Resolve queries promptly. Trouble shoot administrative problems providing an input as to resolve. Arrange meetings associated with Finance process. To develop credible and trusting working relationships. Organise and securely maintain personnel records and systems for processing data and information in accordance with GDPR and UK employment legislation. To support core internal Finance projects as required, including any audit requirements. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Responsibility for supporting own development learning and performance. Work within BHNC policies and procedures. This list is not exhaustive and additional tasks may be required