Job summary Join Our Team: Finance Transactions Manager Opportunity Are you a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a passion for financial management and team leadership? We're on the lookout for a Financial Transactions Manager to join our dedicated team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare in Lancashire and Cumbria What We Offer: Career Growth: Your role is pivotal, contributing to patient care and enhancing their experience. Professional Development: Actively engage in developing your team and contribute to operational staff and managers' training. Innovation and Impact: Be challenged to think differently, be bold, and contribute to continuous improvement. Your Impact: As the Finance Transactions Manager, you will collaborate with the Financial Controller to ensure flawless management of debtors, creditors, payments, and receipts. Be the driving force behind proactive oversight of our shared service provider, ensuring seamless financial operations. We are looking for a strong leader who can build strong relationships with internal and external Stakeholders, as well as having the ability to motivate and engage with their team to deliver consistent results and develop their skills to meet the challenges of the future. Main duties of the job You will provide support to the Financial Controller in ensuring that all aspects related to debtors, creditors, payments and receipts are accounted for and managed correctly, and engage in proactive oversight of the shared service provider, performing its function in relation to these areas. There is the opportunity to get involved in project work and review/amend existing processes and procedures, suggesting improvements and helping manage change. A thorough understanding of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable process will be required to ensure high levels of controls are maintained and the risk of loss to the Trust is minimised About us Why Choose OneLSC and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals: A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community Cutting-edge facilities and technology Opportunities for continuous professional development A culture that values and recognizes your contributions About Us: With over 1000 beds, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence. Our specialties range from the conventional to the extraordinary, as we proudly serve as a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, and Renal Medicine. Your Impact: Be part of a team that's not just meeting healthcare needs but exceeding them. Whether you're in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, or Renal Medicine, your contribution matters. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is the nexus where expertise meets compassion, and we're inviting you to make a difference. Open to All Applications: This is not just a job; it's a calling. One LSC and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from individuals across various trusts, fostering diversity, and enriching our healthcare community. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 435-1LSC-LT-023-25 Job locations Preston Business Centre Watling Street Road Preston PR2 8DY Job description Job responsibilities Provide overall management and supervision of all activitiesundertaken within the Accounts Payable (AP) function. Provide overall management and supervision of all activitiesundertaken within the Accounts Receivable (AR) function. Manage the delivery of the AP and AR teams duties and tasksrequired at month end within the required deadlines. Responsible for preparing papers and performing calculations tosupport the creation of the Trusts statutory annual report andaccounts by the required deadlines. Prepare information required to satisfy external reportingrequirements within the required deadlines. To be actively engaged in developing staff and within the teamand providing training and support to operational staff andmanagers on financial and system issues. To be responsible for own continual professional development. Responsibility for management of human resources inaccordance with all trust policies. Job description Job responsibilities Provide overall management and supervision of all activitiesundertaken within the Accounts Payable (AP) function. Provide overall management and supervision of all activitiesundertaken within the Accounts Receivable (AR) function. Manage the delivery of the AP and AR teams duties and tasksrequired at month end within the required deadlines. Responsible for preparing papers and performing calculations tosupport the creation of the Trusts statutory annual report andaccounts by the required deadlines. Prepare information required to satisfy external reportingrequirements within the required deadlines. To be actively engaged in developing staff and within the teamand providing training and support to operational staff andmanagers on financial and system issues. To be responsible for own continual professional development. Responsibility for management of human resources inaccordance with all trust policies. Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential Minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above (or equivalent) Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent experience Desirable Working towards a professional qualification (CCAB) recognised body Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience in finance within the NHS or comparable complex, large organisation Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management experience A proven track record in implementing and improving financial services functions Experienced in leading, managing and developing staffwithin available resources Desirable Experience of working with a Shared Services provider Up to date knowledge of accounting procedures and financial aspects of NHS legislation and policies Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential Minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above (or equivalent) Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent experience Desirable Working towards a professional qualification (CCAB) recognised body Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience in finance within the NHS or comparable complex, large organisation Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management experience A proven track record in implementing and improving financial services functions Experienced in leading, managing and developing staffwithin available resources Desirable Experience of working with a Shared Services provider Up to date knowledge of accounting procedures and financial aspects of NHS legislation and policies 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 details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Preston Business Centre Watling Street Road Preston PR2 8DY Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)