Accounts Receivable Credit Controller

1 x 12 month fixed term

The department provides a debt recovery service to the Trust in accordance with statutory requirements, accounting guidance and agreed local procedures.

The recovery of debt is a key priority for our trust and one that requires a dedicated, driven and dynamic person to ensure that our debt recovery process is implemented at all times.Spending time to build relationships with our partners to recover debt in a timely manner is of the upmost importance for this role, and to provide a debt recovery service to the Trust in accordance with statutory requirements, accounting guidance and agreed local procedures, KEY RESULT AREAS

• To be responsible for the timely collection of debts.


• To generate and issue reminder letters and statements.


• To deal with persistent and aged debtors on an individual basis either by telephone or in writing.


• Maintenance of the sales ledger system i.e. adjustments/re-allocations.


• To respond to verbal and written debtor queries and maintain appropriate records.


• To monitor instalment payments received and maintain appropriate records.


• To liaise with departments regarding bad debts and provide information as and when required.


• To undertake all clerical and administrative duties in support of the Credit Control section.


• To comply with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.


• To assist in drawing up and maintaining operational procedures.


• To provide cover within the Department as and when required


• To contribute towards the continuous quality improvement of the Finance and Procurement Directorate.
  
  Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We have four primary goals:high-quality care for all,being a great place to work,partnerships for impact, andresearch and education excellence.


And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:we are compassionate,we are proud,we are inclusive, andwe are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust