Transactional Processing Officer

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust for a dedicated individual to join our Financial Services team within the Accounts Receivable Department. Were looking for someone who is reliable and flexible and who demonstrates commitment to achieving both their own and the Trusts goals, whilst fully contributing to the team spirit.

You will form part of our friendly Team based at South Tyneside District Hospital. They will be pivotal in contributing to the effectiveness and performance of the Accounts Receivable section and should possess a keen eye for detail with ability to present information in a logical and meaningful manner.

The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels as well as good organisational skills and a real commitment to providing an excellent service delivery. They must be capable of working to tight deadlines, prioritise workloads and to work on their own initiative as well as under supervision.

The candidate will possess spreadsheet skills and will ideally have hands on experience of working with Oracle Financials. We are keen to offer all staff the opportunity to build upon their existing related knowledge and skills and will support training requests etc in respect of this wherever possible.

The position will be office based with the potential for some working from home and offers the benefits of flexible working

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be provide support to the Accounts Receivable function in the effective provision of Financial Services for the Trust and its subsidiary companies.

As a valued member of the team the successful candidate will be expected to:

Ensure accurate and timely issue of invoices to Debtors

Resolve queries with both internal departments and external organisations relating to outstanding Debtors including some contact with patients for outstanding debts.

Involvement in the efficient and effective debt collection process, liaising with debtors where appropriate to negotiate repayment plans and ensuring dunning letters are sent on a timely basis

Assist the Treasury team with taking visa payments from debtors over the telephone

Provide assistance in the completion of month end reporting

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

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

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