Hybrid Finance Assistant | NHS Trust Invoicing & Ledger

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Directorate with daily processing, reconciliations, and reporting. The role involves handling sales invoices, supplier queries, and maintaining Oracle-related structures to ensure accurate ledgers.

You will work within a team that prioritises professional development and a patient-centered finance service.

Qualifications

• Assist in responding to queries in the Finance Queries inbox and from budget holders.
• Maintain the Oracle User Hierarchy and Authorised Signatories Database.
• Prepare and post journals and maintain backing papers for audit purposes.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes in line with the schedule.
• Review the Trust’s unpaid invoices report weekly and liaise with Management Accountants to ensure timely processing.
• Support the Finance team in ledger maintenance, queries, and code setup, including clearing suspense accounts.
• Contribute to overhead allocations and recharges as necessary.
• Contribute to the costing of system transformation projects.
• Assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the Trust Annual Accounts and working papers.
• Support Management Accountants in financial planning and develop Finance Directorate processes.
• Participate in continuing professional development and organise team meetings.
• Maintain filing in paper and electronic form per Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Respond to finance queries from budget holders in a timely manner.
• Maintain the Ledger and Oracle User Hierarchy.
• Prepare and post journals; keep audit backing papers up to date.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes as required.
• Review unpaid invoices and liaise with Management Accountants for prompt payment.
• Support the ledger maintenance and code setup; clear suspense accounts as needed.
• Contribute to overhead allocations and project costing.
• Assist with Annual Accounts preparation and balance alignment.
• Support financial planning and drive process improvements in Finance.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and CPD activities.
• Keep filing both on paper and electronically per policy.

Skills

Oracle

Invoices

Journals

Ledger maintenance

Job description

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Directorate with daily processing, reconciliations, and reporting. The role involves handling sales invoices, supplier queries, and maintaining Oracle-related structures to ensure accurate ledgers.

You will work within a team that prioritises professional development and a patient-centered finance service.