Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and professional qualified accountant who is not afraid of the fast paced environment.
If you are looking for a challenging, interesting and dynamic role, where things can change very quickly Finance is the right place for you. You will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring team in a friendly, professional working environment where no two days are ever the same.
We are looking for an individual who is committed, with attention to detail,and self-motivated, able to work well within a team and under pressure. We are looking for a friendly professional with excellent communication skills, ability to form good partnerships, and confident in dealing with difficult situations. You will join a modern and progressive Trust that believes that helping to keep our staff healthy and happy is one of our key responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for preparing/ reviewing of the reconciliation of non AP/VAT balance sheet control accounts.
Assist in the preparation of the Trust's data returns on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
Assist in the preparation of the Trust's financial accounts.
Manage, carry out appraisals and agree Personal Development Plans with the AR Team Leaders, the Treasury Accountant, cashier and Accounts receivable staff.
Establish a working relationship with a Debt Collection Agency to facilitate the effective recovery methods necessary to recover overdue debt
Resolve complex issues with customers.
Suggests changes to AR procedures and assists in the implementation of these.
Authorise payments and transfer of funds as required (refunds).
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
To be responsible for the overseeing the Receivable element of Whole of Government Agreement of Balances exercises and assist in the production of the Trusts Financial Accounts and reporting returns.
To be responsible for preparing/ reviewing of the reconciliation of non AP/VAT balance sheet control accounts.
To be the Trust lead for VAT issues relating to income and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns, linking with the individual responsible for VAT returns.
Under the guidance of the Financial Controller work with the Accounts Receivable (AR) & Bedford based Cashiers to satisfactorily resource the staffing of the AR and cashier functions from the pooled resource available to ensure all targets are met.
Manage, carry out appraisals and agree Personal Development Plans with the AR Team Leaders, the Treasury Accountant, Cashier and Accounts receivable staff.
Deputise for the Financial Controller as required
Cover for the Financial Accountant (Capital and Charitable Funds) as required.
Assist in the preparation of the Trusts financial accounts.
Assist in the preparation of the Trusts data returns on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
Work with both internal and external audit in the resolution of their queries.
Prepare the necessary periodic returns for example monthly Home Office overseas patient debts.
Report monthly to the Senior Finance Team related KPIs.
Manage the Accounts Receivable (AR) ledgers.
Initiate actions to facilitate the recovery of debt.
Prepare a report to the Finance Team each month on Key Performance Indicators and significant issues within the AR ledgers.
Establish a working relationship with a Debt Collection Agency to facilitate the effective recovery methods necessary to recover overdue debt.
Resolve complex issues with customers.
Suggests changes to AR procedures and assists in the implementation of these
To ensure that all financial operating procedures pertaining to this role are up to date and being followed.
Authorise payments and transfer of funds as required (refunds).
Responsible for the administration of the Compensation Recovery Unit system. Liaise with the RTA central recovery unit in the identification and collection of income, provide monthly and annual reconciliations for inclusion in the monthly/annual accounts. Resolve any queries raised by interrogating iPM and A&E databases by liaising with other hospital departments (supported by cashiers).
To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Financial Controller and Head of Financial Control.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
To be responsible for the overseeing the Receivable element of Whole of Government Agreement of Balances exercises and assist in the production of the Trusts Financial Accounts and reporting returns.
To be responsible for preparing/ reviewing of the reconciliation of non AP/VAT balance sheet control accounts.
To be the Trust lead for VAT issues relating to income and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns, linking with the individual responsible for VAT returns.
Under the guidance of the Financial Controller work with the Accounts Receivable (AR) & Bedford based Cashiers to satisfactorily resource the staffing of the AR and cashier functions from the pooled resource available to ensure all targets are met.
Manage, carry out appraisals and agree Personal Development Plans with the AR Team Leaders, the Treasury Accountant, Cashier and Accounts receivable staff.
Deputise for the Financial Controller as required
Cover for the Financial Accountant (Capital and Charitable Funds) as required.
Assist in the preparation of the Trusts financial accounts.
Assist in the preparation of the Trusts data returns on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
Work with both internal and external audit in the resolution of their queries.
Prepare the necessary periodic returns for example monthly Home Office overseas patient debts.
Report monthly to the Senior Finance Team related KPIs.
Manage the Accounts Receivable (AR) ledgers.
Initiate actions to facilitate the recovery of debt.
Prepare a report to the Finance Team each month on Key Performance Indicators and significant issues within the AR ledgers.
Establish a working relationship with a Debt Collection Agency to facilitate the effective recovery methods necessary to recover overdue debt.
Resolve complex issues with customers.
Suggests changes to AR procedures and assists in the implementation of these
To ensure that all financial operating procedures pertaining to this role are up to date and being followed.
Authorise payments and transfer of funds as required (refunds).
Responsible for the administration of the Compensation Recovery Unit system. Liaise with the RTA central recovery unit in the identification and collection of income, provide monthly and annual reconciliations for inclusion in the monthly/annual accounts. Resolve any queries raised by interrogating iPM and A&E databases by liaising with other hospital departments (supported by cashiers).
To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Financial Controller and Head of Financial Control.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in working with finance systems
- Experienced user of MS Excel
- Experienced in producing Balance Sheet Control Account Reconciliations
- Experienced in producing Bank account reconciliations
Knowledge/ Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to work to strict timetables
- Ability to investigate and find solutions to problems
- Ability to deal with users in a sensitive and diplomatic way
- Good written and communication skills
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Creative and flexible
- Enthusiastic and self aware
- Open, reflective and warm
- Team focussed
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Unit4 ERP/ Agresso finance system
- Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
Other
Essential
- Self motivated with the ambition to progress
- Ability to routinely travel between hospitals around/ within Bedfordshire
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in working with finance systems
- Experienced user of MS Excel
- Experienced in producing Balance Sheet Control Account Reconciliations
- Experienced in producing Bank account reconciliations
Knowledge/ Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to work to strict timetables
- Ability to investigate and find solutions to problems
- Ability to deal with users in a sensitive and diplomatic way
- Good written and communication skills
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Creative and flexible
- Enthusiastic and self aware
- Open, reflective and warm
- Team focussed
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Unit4 ERP/ Agresso finance system
- Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
Other
Essential
- Self motivated with the ambition to progress
- Ability to routinely travel between hospitals around/ within Bedfordshire
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
