NHS
Financial Payments Assistant - Band 3
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Job Description
- Req#: D9710-ICB290?language=en&page=1031&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Validate, code and process a range of claims made by medical professionals under collaborative arrangements with local authorities, principally fees claimed by doctors for psychiatric work.
- Validate non-contract and out of area activity invoices issued to the ICB.
- Maintain accurate records of all claimant fees paid under collaborative arrangements with local authorities, ensuring robust audit trails in support of claims paid.
- Validate, code and process claims for Refunds of Patient Travel Costs (Form HC5)
- Assist in the processing of other transaction types on the Oracle System such as sales orders, and purchase order requisitions.
- Provide ad-hoc support and assistance to Finance Team colleagues as and when required.
- Able to develop successful working relationships with staff at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills to deal with a range of contractors and patients both inside and outside the NHS.
- Strong analytical skills in-order to interpret claims data, regulations, guidance and contracts and the ability to communicate advice on the financial implications.
- A keen eye for detail is essential for validating claim documents and invoices.
- Able to work methodically and accurately to tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Able to concentrate on specific and detailed matters, whilst dealing with unplanned interruptions
- Able to maintain high levels of personal performance without close supervision.
- Self-motivated.
- Team-player.
- Professional attitude.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
- Responsive to change.
- Flexible, adaptable and reliable.
- Innovative and creative
- Willingness to learn
- Able to enthuse and motivate others and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Values integrity, fairness, passion, openness, honesty, mutual respect and challenge
- Occasional work outside core hours may be required.
- English and Maths GCSEs or O Levels at Grade C or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continued professional and personal development.
- Evidence of strong exam performance at GCSE A Level.
- NVQ level 3/Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Intermediate Level; or equivalent.
- Experience of working in a Finance Department setting.
- Experience of payment processing on financial accounting and general ledger systems.
- An intermediate knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
- A general awareness of the work performed within the NHS Finance function.
- Knowledge and understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection regulations.
- Experience of Oracle E-Business Suite Applications.
- Experience of providing financial services, eg, accounts payable, within a NHS Finance Department setting.
- Sound knowledge of the NHS Finance regime and change programmes.
- Able to develop successful working relationships with staff at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills to deal with a range of contractors and patients both inside and outside the NHS.
- Strong analytical skills in-order to interpret claims data, regulations, guidance and contracts and the ability to communicate advice on the financial implications.
- A keen eye for detail is essential for validating claim documents and invoices.
- Able to work methodically and accurately to tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Able to concentrate on specific and detailed matters, whilst dealing with unplanned interruptions
- Able to maintain high levels of personal performance without close supervision.
- Self-motivated.
- Team-player.
- Professional attitude.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
- Responsive to change.
- Flexible, adaptable and reliable.
- Innovative and creative
- Willingness to learn
- Able to enthuse and motivate others and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Values integrity, fairness, passion, openness, honesty, mutual respect and challenge
- Occasional work outside core hours may be required.
- English and Maths GCSEs or O Levels at Grade C or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continued professional and personal development.
- Evidence of strong exam performance at GCSE A Level.
- NVQ level 3/Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Intermediate Level; or equivalent.
- Experience of working in a Finance Department setting.
- Experience of payment processing on financial accounting and general ledger systems.
- An intermediate knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
- A general awareness of the work performed within the NHS Finance function.
- Knowledge and understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection regulations.
- Experience of Oracle E-Business Suite Applications.
- Experience of providing financial services, eg, accounts payable, within a NHS Finance Department setting.
- Sound knowledge of the NHS Finance regime and change programmes.
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and numerate individual to work within our well-established Financial Accounting Team.
This is a terrific opportunity for an individual considering a career in NHS Finance to gain some valuable work experience within a high performing team, or an individual with proven financial experience in this area. Full training and support will be provided.
The successful candidate will need to have advanced keyboard skills and be proficient in the use of Excel. In addition, the post holder should be able to communicate effectively, both formally and informally in writing and verbally.
The postholder must be able to work to and achieve deadlines, work accurately under pressure and be flexible whilst working using their own initiative and as part of a team. The ability to resolve queries, analyse and interpret data is also required.
The successful candidate will have high levels of energy, tenacity and technical ability and will be joining an exceptional highly skilled team who are passionate about the contribution they make to the organisation.
Please note, due to the ongoing cost reduction programme and restructure underway at SNEE ICB (due to end in Summer 2024), prior consideration for this role may be given to existing staff who are affected by this programme and this role may be removed from the recruitment process at any time.
Main duties of the job
Accountable to the Financial Accountant Systems Specialist, the key responsibilities for the successful applicant are:
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of circa £2.2bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.
In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community, and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes.
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.
Date posted
14 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
D9710-ICB290
Job locations
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BX
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Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of the Finance Assistant is to play a full and active key role within the ICBs Finance team to deliver high quality finance support to the ICB.
The post holder will be responsible for the coding, validation, processing, and payment of a range of invoices and payment claims and will be the primary contact point for responding to queries raised in relation to these payments.
The post holder will also assist the Financial Accountant Systems Specialist with the processing of other transactions on the ICBs Oracle System including sales orders and purchase order requisitions enabling cover to be provided on these duties.
The post holder will work at all times to ensure value for money within the NHS and for the population of NHS Suffolk & North-East Essex ICB.
The post holder will provide financial support and analysis to a range of stakeholders on an ad hoc basis.
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of the Finance Assistant is to play a full and active key role within the ICBs Finance team to deliver high quality finance support to the ICB.
The post holder will be responsible for the coding, validation, processing, and payment of a range of invoices and payment claims and will be the primary contact point for responding to queries raised in relation to these payments.
The post holder will also assist the Financial Accountant Systems Specialist with the processing of other transactions on the ICBs Oracle System including sales orders and purchase order requisitions enabling cover to be provided on these duties.
The post holder will work at all times to ensure value for money within the NHS and for the population of NHS Suffolk & North-East Essex ICB.
The post holder will provide financial support and analysis to a range of stakeholders on an ad hoc basis.
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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
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB
Address
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BX
Employer's website
https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB
Address
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BX
Employer's website
https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.