Job summary
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.A Fixed Term vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cashier within the Treasury and Income team. Reporting directly to the Treasury and Income Supervisor, the Cashier will be responsible for preparing and recording the banking of the Trust and Charity 's cash, cheques and card payments. Performing admin duties for the Trust bank accounts and monitoring Trust direct debit payments. Dealing face to face with Patients who are being reimbursed on the NHS Travel scheme and Clinical Trials claims. Safe keeping of Patient's property. Ensuring the petty cash float balances on a daily basis.
The successful candidate is likely to have a background in finance within a similar cashiering role working with computerised systems and be able to use Microsoft Office. Be able to work on their own as well as part of a team.
For further details / informal visits contact:Jill Butler or Riany Vedana 020 8661 3301
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the control, monitor and disclosure of all monies brought to the cash office in any form. The post holder will also be responsible for any monies paid out or collected by individuals or the security company and to reflect all movements in accordance with procedures specified.
The post holder will work mainly at Sutton. However, the post holder will be required to provide annual leave/sickness cover for the cashiers on either site as required.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To ensure all items listed on cash collection and batch import sheets are correct before accepting and signing them off.
- Generate income receipts, ensure they are allocated correctly and provide official receipt letters when requested. This includes Exchequer monies to be matched against outstanding invoices Follow up where no remittance advices are received so that there are no unallocated receipts.
- Reconcile on daily basis all bankings with the General Ledger Receipt Schedules and amend discrepancies.
- To ensure Private Patient monies sent for banking are correctly reflected on the banking and to refer back to Private Patients accounts department if corrections are required
- Prepare on daily basis Trust and Charitable bankings for collection by the security company.
- Download bank statements from Lloyds link weekly and RBS daily and save in the appropriate shared files.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To ensure all items listed on cash collection and batch import sheets are correct before accepting and signing them off.
- Generate income receipts, ensure they are allocated correctly and provide official receipt letters when requested. This includes Exchequer monies to be matched against outstanding invoices Follow up where no remittance advices are received so that there are no unallocated receipts.
- Reconcile on daily basis all bankings with the General Ledger Receipt Schedules and amend discrepancies.
- To ensure Private Patient monies sent for banking are correctly reflected on the banking and to refer back to Private Patients accounts department if corrections are required
- Prepare on daily basis Trust and Charitable bankings for collection by the security company.
- Download bank statements from Lloyds link weekly and RBS daily and save in the appropriate shared files.
Person Specification
Qualification, Training and Experience
Essential
- AAT Certificate level or equivalent, certificate in cash management or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable experience of working in a cash management environment with a clear understanding of the responsibilities and risk involved with an awareness of audit requirements regarding cash handling controls and checks
- Experience of using a computerised cash management or financial system and inputting financial data into spreadsheets and the financial ledger with the correct coding, where speed and accuracy is necessary
- ECDL (European computer driving licence) qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing training and development.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of NHS accounting practice and procedures.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret financial data
- Experience of financial accounting processes and procedures using NHS SBS Oracle system.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Able to work within the policies of the Trust and the procedures of the cashiers office
- Able to work under the direction of the Treasury & Income Supervisor but with minimal supervision.
- Highly organised approach and able to prioritize own work to meet tight deadlines
- Flexible and able to work as part of the Financial Reporting team to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Strong sense of quality and patient focus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both non-finance and finance staff.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels within the organisation.
- Good persuasion & influencing skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with queries from patients and hospital staff both finance and non-finance regarding cash management issues.
- Self motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Able to concentrate and focus on a range of issues in particular receipting and dealing with patients at the cashier window.
- Able and willing to travel between the two sites on a regular basis.
- Smart and professional appearance.
Person Specification
Qualification, Training and Experience
Essential
- AAT Certificate level or equivalent, certificate in cash management or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable experience of working in a cash management environment with a clear understanding of the responsibilities and risk involved with an awareness of audit requirements regarding cash handling controls and checks
- Experience of using a computerised cash management or financial system and inputting financial data into spreadsheets and the financial ledger with the correct coding, where speed and accuracy is necessary
- ECDL (European computer driving licence) qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing training and development.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of NHS accounting practice and procedures.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret financial data
- Experience of financial accounting processes and procedures using NHS SBS Oracle system.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Able to work within the policies of the Trust and the procedures of the cashiers office
- Able to work under the direction of the Treasury & Income Supervisor but with minimal supervision.
- Highly organised approach and able to prioritize own work to meet tight deadlines
- Flexible and able to work as part of the Financial Reporting team to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Strong sense of quality and patient focus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both non-finance and finance staff.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels within the organisation.
- Good persuasion & influencing skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with queries from patients and hospital staff both finance and non-finance regarding cash management issues.
- Self motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Able to concentrate and focus on a range of issues in particular receipting and dealing with patients at the cashier window.
- Able and willing to travel between the two sites on a regular basis.
- Smart and professional appearance.
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.
