Job summary
- Main area
- Accounts Receivable
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Limited flexible working is available)
- Job ref
- 193-7522554COR
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princes House
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Accounts Receivable Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 4
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
Job overview This post forms part of the Accounts Receivable team. It is expected that the post holder may specialize in some aspects of the role but be knowledgeable about all aspects thereby allowing transfer of resources to cover absence if necessary.
The post will form part of a team of five based in Level One of Princes House with the additional requirement to cover the Cash Office in the main hospital when the cashier is on leave.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role. To be responsible for the handling, security and banking of the Trust’s cash and cheques in accordance with Standing
Financial Instructions and Financial Procedures. To be responsible for the day to day raising of invoices for the Trust in accordance with laid down procedures. To be responsible for the day to day technical aspects of the computerised sales ledger in accordance with strict timetables and laid down procedures. To carry out credit control duties in order to minimise the need for third party collections. To resolve problems by critical analysis. To be accountable for the daily organisation of work. To act as leave cover for the Cash Office.
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE:
This post forms part of the Accounts Receivable team. It is expected that the post holder may specialise in some aspects of the role but be knowledgeable about all aspects thereby allowing transfer of resources to cover absence if necessary.
The main purpose of the role:
To be responsible for the handling, security and banking of the Trust’s cash and cheques in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions and Financial Procedures.
To be responsible for the day to day raising of invoices for the Trust in accordance with laid down procedures.
To be responsible for the day to day technical aspects of the computerised sales ledger in accordance with strict timetables and laid down procedures.
To carry out credit control duties in order to minimise the need for third party collections.
To resolve problems by critical analysis.
To be accountable for the daily organisation of work.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Effective financial transaction recording in accordance with the Trusts Standing Orders.
Effective Financial reporting integrity and to the relevant standard.
Effective liaison with other functions to ensure Trust policy is followed.
Helping ensure debtors are managed effectively and that queries/disputes are rapidly resolved.
Helping ensure debtor balances are reconciled and agreed with suppliers regularly.
Helping ensure debtor reports and performance statistics are generated and used as a tool for the management of the section in an efficient manner.
Person specification
Written and oral
Essential criteria
- • NVQ Level /AAT Technician or equivalent practical finance experience • • Significant experience in NHS or other large Organisation • Understanding and appreciation of accounting procedures. • • High level Communication skills - staff at all levels of organisation and the public. • Personal organisation skills • Able to work on own initiative • Team Player – able to contribute to smooth running of section.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in an Accounts Receivable environment within the NHS.
Written and oral
Essential criteria
- • NVQ Level /AAT Technician or equivalent practical finance experience • • Significant experience in NHS or other large Organisation • Understanding and appreciation of accounting procedures. • • High level Communication skills - staff at all levels of organisation and the public. • Personal organisation skills • Able to work on own initiative • Team Player – able to contribute to smooth running of section.
Desirable criteria
- • Experience in an Accounts Receivable environment within the NHS.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charles Penny
- Job title
- Accounts Receivable Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 5331
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