Accountancy Assistant

Job summary

The post holder will work with Senior Finance Managers, the Assistant Director of Finance Financial Control, Deputy/Assistant Finance Managers and the Trusts budget holders/managers to:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems to facilitate the timely and accurate processing and recording of the Trusts financial activities
• Investigate queries from staff, external customers/suppliers and patients, providing assistance and advice where required
• Support other finance staff in their duties

Main duties of the job

Provide day to day routine support to the Finance Team

• Liaise with organisations providing financial services to LCH to ensure accuracy of financial information and assist with budget holder queries
• Input receipts into the general ledger in accordance with the monthly timetable, liaising with health centres/clinics as required
• Ensure the accurate maintenance of financial records by recording all receipts received into the Finance Department prior to input into the general ledger
• Raise sales orders and support the management of the receivables policy and procedure. Ensure that any queries raised from customers/patients are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
• Process payment requests/urgent payments in a timely and accurate manner, dealing with any queries as required
• Prepare and analyse routine information as required
• Assist with control account reconciliations to ensure they are kept up to date
• Assist with month end and annual accounts process ensuring that proper records are maintained to support the audit of the accounts by the statutory auditor. Respond to Internal and External audit queries when required to do so
• Establish good working relationships, both internal and external to the organisation and, in particular, within designated areas of responsibility, to assist in the maintenance and development of quality financial services
• Maintain effective communication and teamwork with finance and non-finance professionals
• Maintain quality standards within the team

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

White Rose Office Park, Building 3

Milshaw Park Lane

Leeds

LS11 0DL

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

White Rose Office Park, Building 3

Milshaw Park Lane

Leeds

LS11 0DL

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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