Finance Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 13/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves leading the financial operations for Cornerstone Practice and Healthcare across four sites. The Finance Manager will be responsible for day-to-day finances, including payroll, NHS income management, budgeting, and financial reporting to Partners. It is a hands-on position requiring solid accounting and payroll experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload independently. The role supports the practice's mission of delivering excellent healthcare to the community.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain accurate day-to-day financial records, process payments, and reconcile bank accounts for the Practice, CIC, and Charity.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow reports, support annual budgeting, and assist with year-end accounts.
- Run monthly payroll accurately and on time, including processing joiners/leavers and managing NHS Pension scheme returns.
- Ensure financial processes comply with NHS, HMRC, and other regulatory requirements, staying updated on relevant guidance.
- Maintain accurate records on accounting systems and support the Practice Manager with financial analysis and reporting.
Essential criteria
- High level of integrity, discretion and sound judgement
- Self-motivated, confident, and a good team player
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and legislation (e.g. payroll/statutory rules changes)
- Ability to work autonomously and use initiative, escalating appropriately
- Able to act consistently with the Christian ethos of the Practice
- AAT qualified (Level 4) or equivalent, or qualified by demonstrable relevant experience
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4/Grade C and above)
- DBS Check
- Right to work in the UK
- At least 3 years' experience in financial or management accounting
- Hands-on experience running pay-roll end-to-end, including statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), Joiners/leavers (P45), and year-end returns (P60s)
- Experience of bank reconciliation and cash/pretty cash handling and controls
- Good technical accounting knowledge, including management accounts, budgeting and reconciliations
- Advanced knowledge and highly skilled in use of Microsoft Excel
- Experience using IRIS payroll software (including OpenEnrol and OpenPayslips) and general accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero)
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet tight deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills, able to explain financial information to non-specialists
- Awareness of data protection/UK GDPR requirements as they apply to financial, payroll and HR data
Desirable criteria
- Ability to influence and negotiate with external agencies
- CCAB-qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or working towards
- Educated to degree standard
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between sites
- Finance experience specifically within a GP practice, PCN or NHD primary care setting
- Line management or supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of the NHS Pension Scheme, including monthly returns, Type 1/Type 2 certificates and pensionable pay estimates for partners
- Understanding of GP practice income streams - GMS/APMS payments, QOF/CQRS, enhanced/locally commissioned services, ARRS (PCN) claims
- Understanding of relevant NHS/VAT rules for general practice
- Experience using IRIS payroll software (OpenPayslips) and general accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Cornerstone
Finance Manager
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
Cornerstone Practice and Healthcare is looking for a Finance Manager to lead our financial operations across four sites in Blackburn and Oswaldtwistle.
Founded in 1988, Cornerstone now cares for 27,000 patients. We're a Christian Surgery that exists to service our community - especially the vulnerable and marginalised - while delivering excellent healthcare.
As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finances of the Practice, our Community Interest Company and our charity - from payroll and NHS income to budgeting and reporting to our Partners. It's a varied, hands-on role, working closely with a friendly supportive management team who genuinely value what you bring. We're looking for someone with solid accounting and payroll experience, a good head for detail, and the confidence to manage a busy, varied workload independently. NHS or GP finance is a bonus.
If you want a role with purpose, variety, and a team who'll have your back, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll be the person our Partners and Practice Manager turn to for a clear picture of where we stand financially, and the confidence that everything is running smoothly behind the scenes.
Day to day, you'll manage our accounts and bank reconciliations, keep on top of the NHS in
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