Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Accounts Processing Clerk

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Job summary

To provide comprehensive clerical support to the Financial Services Department. Covering expenditure & payables and income & receivables processes, including the Cash Office at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in order to assist in the achievement of departmental objectives.

Main duties of the job

To use high levels of prolonged concentration to accurately input, reconcile and analyse financial data onto the Trust's finance systems on a daily basis using good keyboard skills, whilst undertaking a quality assurance check on own work.
Be fluent in the use of the department's computer applications, using them throughout each working day.
To process invoices and credit notes on the Trust's finance system.
To investigate and escalate where necessary, queries from customers and Finance staff.
To process requests for reimbursement from petty cash to individuals and departments within defined limits.
To process reimbursements for travelling expenses to those patients entitled to receive payments.
Process payments via the PDQ machines and reconcile transactions.
Empty and reconcile contents of night safe.
Ensure that VAT is being treated appropriately in accordance with HMRC regulations.
To analyse financial data, investigating and resolving financial discrepancies.
To provide clear and concise working papers (including electronically).
To maintain procedure notes for own area of responsibility.
Any other duties as required by the Accounts Processing Supervisor and the Accounts Processing Manager.
Working in the Cash Office, as and when required.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-25-FA159APC-A

Job locations

Vespasian House

Dorchester

DT1 1RP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

AAT Foundation NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Educated to a minimum of 2 GCSE's Grade C (or equivalent) including Mathematics

Experience

Essential

Previous experience within a finance department
Experience of working with computer systems, including Microsoft Office, to manage complex information
Knowledge and understanding of financial procedures, SFI's and SO's

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
Evidence of analytical and numeric skills
High levels of long term concentration are required for inputting and reconciling financial transactions
Knowledge of the need to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

Evidence of knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and legislation, including Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders
Evidence of good organisational skills together with the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and departmental deadlines showing sustainable concentration
Evidence of ability to demonstrate assertiveness skills in dealing with customers.
Demonstrates an ability to adapt and learn new skills.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

AAT Foundation NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Educated to a minimum of 2 GCSE's Grade C (or equivalent) including Mathematics

Experience

Essential

Previous experience within a finance department
Experience of working with computer systems, including Microsoft Office, to manage complex information
Knowledge and understanding of financial procedures, SFI's and SO's

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
Evidence of analytical and numeric skills
High levels of long term concentration are required for inputting and reconciling financial transactions
Knowledge of the need to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

Evidence of knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and legislation, including Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders
Evidence of good organisational skills together with the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and departmental deadlines showing sustainable concentration
Evidence of ability to demonstrate assertiveness skills in dealing with customers.
Demonstrates an ability to adapt and learn new skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Vespasian House

Dorchester

DT1 1RP

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Vespasian House

Dorchester

DT1 1RP

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)