Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Officer is responsible for creating , maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring customers pay outstanding invo...
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Job summary
The post holder is responsible for all main aspects of the Accounts Receivable function for the Trust. The role supports the Trust by managing invoicing and debt recovery. The Trust uses services from NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and CCI Credit Management to recover debt: this role administers the use of those services and the invoicing process used to ensure funds can be recovered where further action is needed. The role reviews recoverable items and obtains the information needed to pursue effective recovery and liaises with staff within the Trust to ensure the Trust receives money due.
Main duties of the job
This role will be the key lead between the Trust and NHS SBS, using data available to effectively oversea the services provided within the contract. The post holder will work closely with Trust service users, providing expert advice, guidance and training on invoicing and credit control processes, supporting the accurate raising of invoices and the resolution of complex accounts receivable issues.
The post holder will produce and analyse aged debt reports, providing clear and concise management information to support debt recovery activities, dispute resolution and routine reporting to Trust Committees and senior stakeholders, typically on a monthly basis.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum - Salary is dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
164-8188965
Job locations
Trust HQ
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will involve the following responsibilities:
Agree performance metrics with the Transactional Services Manager and work with the service providers (NHS SBS and CCI Credit Management) and in-house teams to ensure performance targets are reached, supporting them to address any deficiencies.
Monitor debt and credit management performance and provide a report on this to Transactional Services management and for reporting to Trust finance committees regularly.
Management of all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to continually improve processes.
Work with other staff within Finance Department and the Trust to develop effective processes to enable speedy collection of payments. This will include informing others of the information requirements for the credit control process, training and influencing people to ensure they comply.
Delivery of training to both finance and non-finance staff members.
Ownership and maintenance of the system fields used by users and NHS SBS throughout the Accounts Receivable process.
Liaising with collection agents NHS SBS and CCI Credit Management, and any others the Trust might engage in future as part of managing normal Trust business.
Liaising with legal professionals to initiate and support formal recovery proceedings as appropriate, preparing necessary documentation to support this.
Reviewing proposals for payment plans with customers who are struggling to pay, in line with Trust policy, and making recommendations on these.
Reconciling complex accounts where not resolved by NHS SBS teams, for example when there are disputes on liability or payments.
Other duties Deputise for the Transactional Service Manager as required.
Job responsibilities
The post will involve the following responsibilities:
Agree performance metrics with the Transactional Services Manager and work with the service providers (NHS SBS and CCI Credit Management) and in-house teams to ensure performance targets are reached, supporting them to address any deficiencies.
Monitor debt and credit management performance and provide a report on this to Transactional Services management and for reporting to Trust finance committees regularly.
Management of all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to continually improve processes.
Work with other staff within Finance Department and the Trust to develop effective processes to enable speedy collection of payments. This will include informing others of the information requirements for the credit control process, training and influencing people to ensure they comply.
Delivery of training to both finance and non-finance staff members.
Ownership and maintenance of the system fields used by users and NHS SBS throughout the Accounts Receivable process.
Liaising with collection agents NHS SBS and CCI Credit Management, and any others the Trust might engage in future as part of managing normal Trust business.
Liaising with legal professionals to initiate and support formal recovery proceedings as appropriate, preparing necessary documentation to support this.
Reviewing proposals for payment plans with customers who are struggling to pay, in line with Trust policy, and making recommendations on these.
Reconciling complex accounts where not resolved by NHS SBS teams, for example when there are disputes on liability or payments.
Other duties Deputise for the Transactional Service Manager as required.
This role will be the key lead between the Trust and NHS SBS, using data available to effectively oversea the services provided within the contract. The post holder will work closely with Trust service users, providing expert advice, guidance and training on invoicing and credit control processes, supporting the accurate raising of invoices and the resolution of complex accounts receivable issues.
The post holder will produce and analyse aged debt reports, providing clear and concise management information to support debt recovery activities, dispute resolution and routine reporting to Trust Committees and senior stakeholders, typically on a monthly basis.
The post will involve the following responsibilities:
Agree performance metrics with the Transactional Services Manager and work with the service providers (NHS SBS and CCI Credit Management) and in-house teams to ensure performance targets are reached, supporting them to address any deficiencies.
Monitor debt and credit management performance and provide a report on this to Transactional Services management and for reporting to Trust finance committees regularly.
Management of all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to continually improve processes.
Work with other staff within Finance Department and the Trust to develop effective processes to enable speedy collection of payments. This will include informing others of the information requirements for the credit control process, training and influencing people to ensure they comply.
Delivery of training to both finance and non-finance staff members.
Ownership and maintenance of the system fields used by users and NHS SBS throughout the Accounts Receivable process.
Liaising with collection agents NHS SBS and CCI Credit Management, and any others the Trust might engage in future as part of managing normal Trust business.
Liaising with legal professionals to initiate and support formal recovery proceedings as appropriate, preparing necessary documentation to support this.
Reviewing proposals for payment plans with customers who are struggling to pay, in line with Trust policy, and making recommendations on these.
Reconciling complex accounts where not resolved by NHS SBS teams, for example when there are disputes on liability or payments.
Other duties Deputise for the Transactional Service Manager as required.
The post will involve the following responsibilities:
Agree performance metrics with the Transactional Services Manager and work with the service providers (NHS SBS and CCI Credit Management) and in-house teams to ensure performance targets are reached, supporting them to address any deficiencies.
Monitor debt and credit management performance and provide a report on this to Transactional Services management and for reporting to Trust finance committees regularly.
Management of all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to continually improve processes.
Work with other staff within Finance Department and the Trust to develop effective processes to enable speedy collection of payments. This will include informing others of the information requirements for the credit control process, training and influencing people to ensure they comply.
Delivery of training to both finance and non-finance staff members.
Ownership and maintenance of the system fields used by users and NHS SBS throughout the Accounts Receivable process.
Liaising with collection agents NHS SBS and CCI Credit Management, and any others the Trust might engage in future as part of managing normal Trust business.
Liaising with legal professionals to initiate and support formal recovery proceedings as appropriate, preparing necessary documentation to support this.
Reviewing proposals for payment plans with customers who are struggling to pay, in line with Trust policy, and making recommendations on these.
Reconciling complex accounts where not resolved by NHS SBS teams, for example when there are disputes on liability or payments.
Other duties Deputise for the Transactional Service Manager as required.
Essential criteria
- Accountancy qualification (AAT or equivalent).
- Good knowledge / ability in using MS Excel to solve problems.
- Awareness of accounting and reporting standards (including IFRS).
- Experience of credit control and debt management in large organisations
- Experience of communicating effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues on sensitive financial matters
- Intermediate level of understanding of Microsoft Excel
Desirable criteria
- Any relevant VAT or Tax training or qualification
- NHS Finance experience.
- Working knowledge of Oracle financial or similar systems, especially accounts receivable
- With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
- Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
- Flexible working,
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