Finance Assistant

**Finance Assistant | Finance| Fylde Coast-Blackpool | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Competitive salary plus fantastic benefits | Full time Permanent
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital is based in the seaside town of Blackpool. We have 3 operating theatres undertaking a wide range of procedures in Orthopaedics, ENT, Spines, Ophthalmic, Urology, Vascular, Gynaecology, Endoscopy, Plastics and General Surgery.

Spire Flyde coast has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join the fantastic Finance team in Blackpool

Accountabilities and Activities
- Carry out daily charging of patient services and consultant fees and input into bespoke computerised system - liaising with relevant departments regarding charging queries
- Deal with queries from consultants, patients and insurers
- Collect payments for upcoming admissions, procedures and diagnostic tests from patients.
- Daily banking of patient and consultant monies, and completion of the monthly bank reconciliation
- Inputting of supplier invoices onto the hospitals patient administration system in a timely manner
- Set up new vendors and consultants on the patient administration system
- Monitor and review on a weekly basis the level of work in progress
- Provide ad-hoc cover within the Stores department, allowing the department to function as required during periods of absence or leave
- To liaise with patients, consultants and other departments in a professional manner at all times
- To facilitate and promote good communications throughout the business

**Qualifications and Training**

**Essential**
- Educated up to GCSE level including English and Mathematics
- Previous experience within an office setting
- Ability to pick up new computer software easily

**Desirable**
- Previous experience within a finance function or department
- Hospital or healthcare experience
- SAP and Microsoft Excel experience

**Benefits**

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance

We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

**Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.**

About Us: Welcome to Spire Healthcare Careers - Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you’ll receive a warm welcome.

**Who are we?**:

- A profitable, successful business led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.