Accounts Assistant - London, United Kingdom - South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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An exciting new opportunity has arisen at South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust for a Accounts Assistant looking to enhance their career.

The post holder will assist in the work of the Accounts Receivable and Financial Accounts function to ensure that all internal and external reporting is completed in an accurate and timely manner.

The post holder will gain a variety of experience including the opportunity to learn from other teams within the Finance Directorate, at a leading Mental Health provider within the NHS.

We are a dynamic team and have an objective of delivering a 'right first time' service, with a customer focus.

We are committed to the Trust's values of being Respectful, Open, Collaborative, Compassionate and Consistent.

SWLSTG is a people focused organisation; within the finance team we support each other in the development of the team, and we consider it important to strengthen our relationships with our colleagues across the Trust and the wider NHS who we are working with.

The post holder will be an important team member within the Finance Directorate and in the wider organisation, As part of the development in the role and in keeping with the Department's rotation policy, the post holder could also be required to spend periods of time working or shadowing in other areas of the Finance Department.

with our colleagues across the Trust and the wider NHS who we are working with.

The postholder is to assist in the work of the Accounts Receivable and Financial Accounts function including:

ensuring that all monies due to the Trust are collected in a professional and timely manner;

- responsibility for the efficient day-to-day administration of billing and debtors control;
- reconciling and updating control accounts monthly;
- assisting in the production of monthly and annual capital reporting; and
- supporting the production of the annual financial returns and accounts.

The postholder will develop as a professional accountant through academic study and practical experience. They will also be able develop their communication, presentation and analytical skills in a professional setting.

We offer a number of excellent staff benefits and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance.

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
Work life balance, we support a range of flexible options, such as: parttime working, job sharing, termtime working, compressed hours and working from home.
Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes

Subsidised car parking

You can park at any of our sites at a reduced rate of £20/month.
NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of wellknown retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

Eye examinations
Looking after your health
Cycle to work scheme
Car lease scheme
Season ticket loan
Childcare vouchers
Staff restaurants
Free gym membership
Update and maintain the sales ledgers on a weekly basis, ensuring timely and accurate billing for SLA and other healthcare activity, recharges and sundry debtors.
To action as appropriate contract minimum data sets and cost per case activity data received from the Information Department.
Receive and deal with debtor related queries in a prompt and timely manner. This will involve the interpretation of computer reports and the interrogation of various computer systems.
Ensure reminder and statements are raised and dispatched accurately and promptly.
To action and document cancellation and write off of invoices ensuring appropriate authorisation is obtained
To maintain confidentiality regarding invoices raised in line with "Safehaven" policy.
To maintain adequate records both Statutory, Local and in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions to allow for Audit and other authorised examinations.
To produce aged debt reports on a monthly basis for review with the Senior Financial Accountant/Head of Financial Services, including Audit Committee quarterly reports.
Maintain and update an accurate filing system ensuring retention of record and adequacy of audit trail.