Temporary Accounts Receivable Officer - 6 months
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, OX4 2PG
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Officer is responsible for creating , maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring customers pay outstanding invo...
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.
For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.
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.
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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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