1317 - Accounts Assistant

Job summary

This role is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices who are currently studying for NVQ Level 2/3, apprentices should note that the salary would be Agenda for Change Annex 21 trainee rate (75%max of band) until they have completed their apprenticeship.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in Barnsley Hospitals Financial Accounts team providing financial support to the Trust and Barnsley Facilities Service, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust,

We are looking for a friendly, methodical and motivated individual with purchase ledger or sales ledger experience to join our fast paced Financial Accounts team on a full-time basis, as an Accounts Assistant. Your role would be predominantly to ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices on a timely basis and to support the whole purchase ledger process from scanning, sorting invoices out, to dealing with phone calls from our suppliers. The successful candidate will also support the accounts receivable function with daily cash receipting and also raising adhoc sales ledger invoices.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working on a busy financial accounts team with an understanding of financial accounting procedures. They also need to be reliable and proactive and also someone who can communicate well.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

To accurately scan/upload supplier invoices on to Agresso (the Trusts Finance & Procurement system), along with inputting accurately the invoice number, invoice date, order number, supplier ID and amount to enable colleagues to locate the invoice on the system.Monitor the invoices which have not been goods receipted and where necessary send out copy invoices for managers to approve that they have had the goods / services or contact Procurement to request PODs.Follow up any outstanding invoices awaiting authorisation to enable the invoice to be paid.To understand and use the financial ledger and also the suppliers system to search for queries from companies on outstanding invoices and investigate any queries.To assist in the clearance of the accounts email account.The processing of Ophthalmology claims from the opticians.

To raise invoices for all credit income due in a prompt and timely manner.To allocate and correctly code cash receipts accurately on to the debtors system and account for VAT where appropriate.Proactively chase up outstanding debts within the prescribed timetable, referring to the Trusts debt collectors when necessary and monitors activity/progress and liaise with debt collection agency.Negotiate payment plans with debtors (where applicable).Deciding when to write off invoices for authorisation by the Director of Finance

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gateway Plaza

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 2RD

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gateway Plaza

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 2RD

Employer's website

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

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