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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable

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Job summary

We are looking for two full time Finance Officers for our Accounts Receivable team based at Tribune House, York.

As a Finance Officer you will be responsible for the raising of invoices and the coding and posting of cash receipts for the Trust, to ensure that the Trust receives and correctly accounts for all its income.

To provide assistance and advice to other staff and senior managers, financial and non-financial, throughout the Trust.

Please note: the interview will take place on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.

Main duties of the job

  • Process invoices and receipts, and credit control, ensuring work is completed accurately and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, timetables, and Standing Financial Instructions.
  • Provide advice and assistance to customers and staff regarding queries on receipts or invoices raised.
  • Provide advice to Staff and Patients regarding charges for private, amenity and overseas patients.
  • The maintenance of the private patient database and other sundry income records.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7013327-FO-F

Job locations

Tribune House

Tribune Way, Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent experience
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • AAT Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Numeracy
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively on complex matters
  • Accuracy

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of working in a large accounting department
  • Accounts receivable experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent experience
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • AAT Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Numeracy
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively on complex matters
  • Accuracy

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of working in a large accounting department
  • Accounts receivable experience

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tribune House

Tribune Way, Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tribune House

Tribune Way, Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Manager - Accounts Receivable

Suzanne Fearnley

s.fearnley@nhs.net

01904725083

Details

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7013327-FO-F

Job locations

Tribune House

Tribune Way, Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY


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