Accountancy Assistant

5 months ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our Financial Services Team to provide reliability and development of the Trust’s Accounts Payable, Cash Office and Accounts Receivable functions.

Working within Financial Services that has specific responsibility for the development and provision of information, reports and finance systems, along with Cash Office responsibilities, invoicing, supplier and Charitable Funds queries. Providing assistance to all areas within Financial Services, to work with other Finance Officers and Departments to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained from their knowledge and expertise.

Being flexible and adaptable for ad-hoc short notice assistance to cover periods of short-term sick leave and/or personal appointments, in addition to unplanned and unforeseen increases and decreases in workload, this may include cover on any of the North West Anglia sites.

Face to Face Customer and Patient communication skills, a good telephone manner and methodical approach to work are essential to the post.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Paula Charlton, Financial Services Team Leader on 01733 677968 or Jacyntha Ferguson, Financial Services Team Leader on 01733 677965

**The Financial Services team are responsible for**: the control of all income due to the Trust, invoicing, debt collection, bank reconciliations, donations/legacies and supplier account reviews through use of Purchase and Sales Ledger, Cash Management, Charitable Funds and Patient Monies systems as well as extensive use of Microsoft Office.

Accounts Payable transactions (i.e., ensuring the correct procedure is followed leading to the processing of authorised invoices, pursuing outstanding invoices and resolving supplier queries.) The post holder will also need to reconcile statements, undertake general administration and answer external telephone queries.

Accounts Receivable tasks collect post from Cash Office, Doctors Private Fees, Cremation fees, Debt Collection, to liaise with debtor and debt collection agencies, process Manual payments for volunteers and cheque payments, action various Oracle Reports.

Cash Office to provide annual leave cover for the Cashier and Clerks when needed, to cover the window assisting with travel claims, enquires.

Charitable Funds assist Charitable funds Administrator, with a variety of tasks.

Computer experience ( Advanced computer literacy including spreadsheet set up and maintenance), w orking knowledge of an integrated computerised finance system, excellent communication skills, good telephone manner and previous experience within a finance environment is essential.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
**Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme**:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.


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