About this role
Job summary
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Officer is responsible for creating , maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring customers pay outstanding invoices on time. The role supports healthy cash flow and strong financial operations within an organization.
Main duties of the job
An Accounts Receivable Officer monitors customer accounts, issues invoices, records payments, follows up on overdue balances, and reconciles accounts. They work closely with customers, the finance team, and other departments to resolve billing issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description Job responsibilities For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
Desirable
AAT Level 3 or working towards AAT Level 4
Experience Essential
Experience working in an accounts receivable, finance or credit control environment Experience of debt collection and customer account management Experience processing invoices and cash allocation Experience resolving customer queries
Desirable
NHS finance experience Experience using Oracle, SBS, Integra or other NHS finance systems Knowledge of NHS income streams Experience of month-end processes
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of accounts receivable processes Understanding of financial controls Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS finance guidance Knowledge of VAT relating to sales invoices Understanding of Standing Financial Instructions
Skills Essential
Excellent numerical skills Strong attention to detail Ability to prioritise workload Good written and verbal communication Ability to work independently Problem-solving skills Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP Experience producing management reports Process improvement skills
Personal Attributes Essential
Reliable and organised Flexible and adaptable Positive team player Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Committed to continuous improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address OUH Cowley
Oxford
OX4 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)