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Accounts Receivable Officer - Oxford

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in a fast-paced AR role, strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and proficiency in financial systems.
  • You will process payments, manage customer accounts, resolve discrepancies, arrange payment plans, maintain records, and ensure timely invoicing and adherence to VAT regulations.

Requirements

  • We're looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail, good communication skills and experience of using financial systems within an AR role.

Responsibilities

  • Process all payments received onto the system allocating to the correct invoices where applicable or journaling any non-invoiced income to the relevant cost centres.
  • To take payments by Bank Transfer or GovPay where appropriate, banking any cheques in a timely manner.
  • Identify any errors on payments received and liaise with customers and other departments to ensure relevant action is taken to resolve.
  • Arrange payment plans with customers, gaining supervisor approval within the Trust policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that customer account records are maintained by completing a form for the Accounts Receivable Supervisor to make any amendments.
  • Accurately process invoice and credit note requests as per process document. This includes ensuring correct VAT treatment.
  • Post any printed invoices out in a timely manner.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a hybrid working pattern with 1-2 days on-site per week.

What experience is required for the Accounts Receivable Officer role?

Candidates should have experience in using financial systems within an accounts receivable role.

What are the key responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Officer?

Responsibilities include processing payments, identifying payment errors, arranging payment plans, maintaining customer account records, and accurately processing invoices and credit notes.

How can I contact someone for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Deborah Wicks, Financial Services Manager, at deborah.wicks@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or call 01865 902121.

How many annual leave days do employees receive?

Employees receive 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service.

Are there any benefits to working at Oxford Health?

Yes, benefits include career progression opportunities, a competitive pension scheme, NHS discounts, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, among others.

Is the role suitable for someone without all the required qualifications?

Yes, if you are excited about the opportunity and resonate with our values, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements.

What are the core values of Oxford Health?

The core values of Oxford Health are "Caring, safe and excellent."

Will I need to handle customer payments directly?

Yes, the role involves taking payments by Bank Transfer or GovPay and banking cheques in a timely manner.

Is there any support for staff mental health?

Yes, we offer a Mental Health First Aider program and an Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellness.

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.