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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 321-CORP-8145473-B4
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.
This role is a Fixed Term Contract role of 12 months to cover long term sickness.
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.
This role will be focused on assisting with invoicing queries, credit control and debt collection & escalation.
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.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
321-CORP-8145473-B4
Job locations
OUH Cowley
Oxford
OX4 2PG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.
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
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)
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)