Finance Controller

Job summaryWest Kent Primary Care is seeking an
experienced and proactive Financial Controller to provide high-quality
financial leadership, governance, compliance and reporting across the
organisation.Working closely with senior leaders, clinicians, member
practices and NHS partners, you will help ensure robust financial controls,
accurate reporting and effective stewardship of public funds. This is an
opportunity to make a significant contribution to the financial health and
governance of a growing primary care organisation working alongside the NHS.
This role will be pivotal in assisting the Board to deliver the strategic
operating plan and maintain financial stability. We are looking for 30 to 37.5 hours per week.This role will be based at our offices at Hospice in the Weald,
Pembury. The post holder
will be required to work from the offices for a minimum of two days per week.All applicants will be invited to attend a virtual meeting with our CEO and Director of Nursing for an informal discussion about the role.Interviews will take place in-person on 15th September 2026.Main duties of the jobWork collaboratively with NHS partners to support strong financial governance across the Federation.Ensure compliance with NHS financial standards, contractual requirements and internal controls.Provide accurate financial information, analysis and advice to support joint decision-making and the effective use of NHS resources.Maintain robust financial records, budgets, forecasts and reports to support operational and strategic planning.Monitor, identify and record financial risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation.Ensure all income and expenditure is properly authorised, recorded and reconciled.Support audit activity, action planning and improvements to financial processes and controls.Promote transparency, accountability and value for money in the use of NHS funds.Work closely with clinical, operational and member practice colleagues to support sound financial stewardship.About usWest Kent Primary Care GP Federation works in partnership
with NHS colleagues, member practices and local stakeholders to support the
delivery of high-quality primary care services across West Kent. We are
committed to strong governance, transparency and the effective use of NHS
resources to improve patient care.We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment,
flexible working arrangements including some remote working, and opportunities
for professional development and training.We also provide access to the NHS Pension Scheme among other
employee benefits.*Due to the rural location of our office, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license but there are public transport links.DetailsDate posted20 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
55,000 to 70,000 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working,

Compressed hours

Reference numberE0008-WKF286Job locationsHospice In The WealdMaidstone RoadPemburyTunbridge WellsKentTN2 4TAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesManagement accounts and financial reportingOwnership of the monthly management accounts process closing the management accounts accurately within the agreed deadlines and producing a month-end pack including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flowPreparing and distributing the monthly financial reporting pack to the Finance Director, Senior management team (SMT) and the Board as appropriate, including variance analysis against budget, identifying any financial risksManaging the year-end process preparing the year-end trial balance, coordinating the statutory accounts with the external auditor and accountant to ensure accounts are filed within the required timeframe at Companies HouseMaintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system, ensuring all transactions are properly coded, authorised, and recorded balance sheet management and reconciliationsTake responsibility for reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts ensuring that all balances are supported, explained, and free from errorsTaking overall responsibility for the fixed asset register maintaining accurate records of capital expenditure, depreciation, and disposals in line with the companys accounting policiesOverseeing the management of accruals, pre-payments, and that referrals are appropriately considered, recorded and justified with supporting evidence a calculation. ensuring that income and expenditure is recognised in the correct periodEnsuring that the balance sheet always presents a true and fair view of the companys financial positionFinancial controls and complianceMaintaining and improving the businesss system of financial controls including purchase order authorisation, expense approval,