Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
To provide comprehensive clerical support to the Financial Services Department. Covering expenditure & payables and income & receivables processes, including the Cash Office at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in order to assist in the achievement of departmental objectives.
Main duties of the job
* To use high levels of prolonged concentration to accurately input, reconcile and analyse financial data onto the Trust's finance systems on a daily basis using good keyboard skills, whilst undertaking a quality assurance check on own work.
* Be fluent in the use of the department's computer applications, using them throughout each working day.
* To process invoices and credit notes on the Trust's finance system.
* To investigate and escalate where necessary, queries from customers and Finance staff.
* To process requests for reimbursement from petty cash to individuals and departments within defined limits.
* To process reimbursements for travelling expenses to those patients entitled to receive payments.
* Process payments via the PDQ machines and reconcile transactions.
* Empty and reconcile contents of night safe.
* Ensure that VAT is being treated appropriately in accordance with HMRC regulations.
* To analyse financial data, investigating and resolving financial discrepancies.
* To provide clear and concise working papers (including electronically).
* To maintain procedure notes for own area of responsibility.
* Any other duties as required by the Accounts Processing Supervisor and the Accounts Processing Manager.
* Working in the Cash Office, as and when required.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* AAT Foundation NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
* Educated to a minimum of 2 GCSE's Grade C (or equivalent) including Mathematics
Experience
* Previous experience within a finance department
* Experience of working with computer systems, including Microsoft Office, to manage complex information
* Knowledge and understanding of financial procedures, SFI's and SO's
Skills & Abilities
* Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
* Evidence of analytical and numeric skills
* High levels of long term concentration are required for inputting and reconciling financial transactions
* Knowledge of the need to maintain confidentiality
* Evidence of knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and legislation, including Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders
* Evidence of good organisational skills together with the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and departmental deadlines showing sustainable concentration
* Evidence of ability to demonstrate assertiveness skills in dealing with customers.
* Demonstrates an ability to adapt and learn new skills.
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.
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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