Accounts Receivable Manager

Job summary

We have a great opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Manager to join our Team at the The Hillingdon Hospital.

They will be a key member of the Finance Department and expert in their field. Responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable Team (AR) and ensuring effective invoicing, credit control and cash collection services are provided to the Trust.

Working with autonomy to apply specialist knowledge across a wide range of work policies, procedures and areas including income generation & invoicing, private patients, overseas visitors charging regulations, accommodation and site rentals, regulations governing Injury Compensation Recovery, losses & compensations reporting.

Supports the Head of Treasury and Head of Financial Services and assists with year end accounts, specifically NHS Agreement of Balances (AOB) exercises to extremely tight deadlines.

Manages a team of Accounts Receivable Officers providing support, guidance, training, development and discipline.

Main duties of the job

1. Income & debtors contact for the AOB exercises. Responsible for submitting statements and agreeing all NHS balances with other organisations. Involves a full reconciliation of Trust NHS income and outstanding debtors. Responsible for completing relevant sections of PFR return and resolving variances on NHSI return
2. Responsible for ensuring that all income streams are identified, invoiced and payments collected and robust systems and procedures are in place and maintained
3. Training non-finance managers in AR related matters on a one to one basis and occasionally in groups using effective presentations
4. Ensure all Trust invoices are raised and despatched within timescales set and agreed with audit. Maintain the Periodical Sales Register (PSR) to monitor receipt and quality of billing information, contract/lease reviews, RPI increases and highlighting any potential problems to designated staff members.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.