Accounts Receivable Officer (XN03)

NHS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a self-motivated individual for an Accounts Receivable role. You will manage debt recovery processes, ensuring timely collections and effective communication with debtors. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with flexible working hours. Join a dynamic finance team committed to providing excellent services to the Trust.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to staff shuttle

Parking options available

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships easily.
• Experience in credit control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely collection of debts.
• Generate and issue reminder letters and statements.
• Deal with persistent and aged debtors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation capabilities

Job description

Overview

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy working in a busy office environment and working to deadlines? Then this could be the job for you.

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join us in Accounts Receivable. The department provides a debt recovery service to the Trust in accordance with statutory requirements, accounting guidance and agreed local procedures.

It is an exciting time to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and be part of our award-winning finance team. If you would like to play your part and gain exposure to all the fantastic opportunities that being part of the team presents and take the next step in your career in Finance; then apply today.

The post will have a primary base of St James9 University Hospital; however, there may be the opportunity for home working.

There is a free staff shuttle which runs between Leeds Train Station and the St James Hospital site, or if travelling by car there are several pay and display carparks within the vicinity of the site and the option to purchase a staff car parking permit.

Expected Shortlisting Date 10/11/2025

Planned Interview Date 17/11/2025

Main duties of the job

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.

You will be working in Accounts Receivable supporting the team leader to provide excellent financial services to the Trust. The role includes the preparation of reconciliations, processing invoices, analysing information and monitoring debtors in accordance with set procedures.

A significant part of the role is dealing with credit control therefore we are looking for a candidate with strong attention to detail, excellent communication and problem solving skills. They need to be able to build relationships easily and have strong negotiation capabilities to effectively manage accounts and chase payments.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year.

The Finance team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals is large but friendly and there are many opportunities for development and progression. Our mission is to be the best provider of finance, procurement & planning services to support the delivery of patient care in The Leeds Way.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 6at risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9298-FIN-0157

Job locations: St. James\'s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Job responsibilities

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.