Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable & Treasury)
NHS AfC Band 3
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust for a dedicated individual to join our Financial Services team as Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable & Treasury).
We are looking for someone who is reliable and flexible, and who demonstrates commitment to achieving both their own and the Trust's goals, whilst fully contributing to the team.
The successful applicant will work within the Accounts Receivable and Treasury function in the effective provision of Financial Services for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to the development of our finance team, holding level 1 Future Focused Finance accreditation, and offer support for further training and professional development.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
1. Raise invoices on the accounts receivable system in accordance with procedures.
2. Maintain awareness of VAT regulations and updates and ensure that invoices raised are appropriately reviewed in compliance with Trust procedures to ensure correct VAT treatment.
3. Deal with debtor queries in a prompt, courteous, and effective manner.
4. Assist in credit control and referral to the Trust’s debt advisors.
5. Assist in the completion of the NHS debtor and income agreement of balances exercises.
6. Maintain the daily cashbook and assist in cash monitoring.
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels and good organisational skills with a real commitment to excellent service delivery. You must be capable of working to tight deadlines whilst ensuring consistency and accuracy, able to prioritise workloads, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as under supervision.
Provide support to the Financial Services function in the effective provision of Financial Services for the Trust, including producing financial information in accordance with strict timetables, short deadlines, and resolving queries.
Working for our organisation
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline, and inner cities.
We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.
We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.
Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits, and flexible working incl. hybrid working.
Benefits
* Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependent)
* 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
* Contributory Pension.
* NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
* Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)
* Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
* Opportunities for research participation, career progression, and ongoing development.
* Well respected, committed, and supported staff networks for our workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Kindly refer to the attached job description for a detailed overview of the full duties and responsibilities associated with the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Relevant Maths, ICT and English qualification GCSE level or equivalent literacy
* Actively studying towards AAT intermediate level NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
* Competent user of MS Office (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word)
* Experience of providing a service to a wider organisation or customers
* Minimum 1 year’s experience using Oracle or similar financial system in a large organisation
* Knowledge of VAT legislation as applicable to the NHS
* NHS finance experience
Skills
* Highly developed keyboard skills with a high degree of accuracy
* Good communication (written and verbal) and listening skills
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and work in a changing environment
* Ability to motivate yourself and meet deadlines particularly when working from home
* Able to progress issues using knowledge gained and initiative
* Able to deal sensitively and responsibly with confidential information
* Able to influence, negotiate and communicate in difficult situations to overcome potential barriers
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the communities and patients we serve across the Yorkshire region. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts candidates from all sections of the community and signals our commitment to embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.
As an inclusive organisation we welcome applicants irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people with lived experience from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people from the LGBT+ community, people with caring responsibilities, and people with disabilities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process, for applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy, and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability under the “Disability Confident Scheme”.
Additional Information
Please note the salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro rata basis if the vacancy is part-time.
Please note, certain benefits above may differ for zero hours workers, including annual leave entitlement, which is determined in line with working time directive regulations.
Disclosure and Barring Service
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. Many of our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Should this position be subject to a DBS check, the cost will be recovered from your salary as a one-off payment. Currently, the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (incl. application fee) are £54.40 for an enhanced check and £26.40 for a standard check.
Any correspondence regarding an application will be sent electronically via the Trac Jobs Website to the email address that was provided at the time of the application. It is important, therefore, that you read your emails on a regular basis and respond as necessary.
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service Trust reserves the right to close adverts before the published closing date due to high volumes of applications received.
Please note, the selection processes at Yorkshire Ambulance Service are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. Please be advised that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications is monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
Our values underpin everything we do and how we do it; Kindness, Respect, Teamwork, Improvement.
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