Accounts Receivable Officer - Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

We're recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Finance Team based at Littlemore Mental Health Centre in Oxford.

You'll be working in the hub of our HQ as part of our busy Accounts Receivable team making sure invoices are processed and payments are received in timely manner. We're looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail, good communication skills and experience of using financial systems within an AR role.

We operate a hybrid working pattern where you'll be on site 1-2 days per week. If this sounds like your area of expertise and you'd like to make a positive difference to NHS finances, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Process all payments received onto the system allocating to the correct invoices where applicable orjournaling any non-invoiced income to the relevant cost centres.
To take payments by Bank Transfer or GovPay where appropriate, banking any cheques in a timelymanner.
Identify any errors on payments received and liaise with customers and other departments to ensurerelevant action is taken to resolve.
Arrange payment plans with customers, gaining supervisor approval within the Trust policies andprocedures.
Ensure that customer account records are maintained by completing a form for the Accounts ReceivableSupervisor to make any amendments.
Accurately process invoice and credit note requests as per process document. This includes ensuring correct VAT treatment.
Post any printed invoices out in a timely manner.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CS7151859

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of requirements for Information Governance and legislation surrounding confidentiality (e.g. GDPR)

Qualifications

Essential

AAT intermediate, part qualified, NVQ 4 qualified or working toward qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Desirable

A good understanding of Accounts Receivable function will be considered as relevant experience, as full training will be given to the successful candidate

Experience

Essential

AR Experience. Experience in using financial Ledger Systems

Desirable

NHS accounting experience

Further Training & Job related Skills

Essential

Spread sheet skills and advanced keyboard skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow with the Role. Enhancements to process and systems
Credit control experience
Awareness of NHS guidance and financial policies

Personal Qualities

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Meet time and quality deadlines
Receptive to ideas/embrace change

Desirable

Ability to communicate with several teams and participate in team training and events
Open to contribute with ideas / feedback

Other requirements

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Ability to follow processes

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of requirements for Information Governance and legislation surrounding confidentiality (e.g. GDPR)

Qualifications

Essential

AAT intermediate, part qualified, NVQ 4 qualified or working toward qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Desirable

A good understanding of Accounts Receivable function will be considered as relevant experience, as full training will be given to the successful candidate

Experience

Essential

AR Experience. Experience in using financial Ledger Systems

Desirable

NHS accounting experience

Further Training & Job related Skills

Essential

Spread sheet skills and advanced keyboard skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow with the Role. Enhancements to process and systems
Credit control experience
Awareness of NHS guidance and financial policies

Personal Qualities

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Meet time and quality deadlines
Receptive to ideas/embrace change

Desirable

Ability to communicate with several teams and participate in team training and events
Open to contribute with ideas / feedback

Other requirements

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Ability to follow processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.