Accounts Receivable Assistant

Job summary

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 Jamess University Hospital; however, there may be the opportunity for home working.

Main duties of the job

You will be supporting the team leader to provide excellent financial services to the Trust. The role includes the preparation of reconciliations, raising invoices, analysing information and monitoring debtors in accordance with set procedures. The work the Accounts Receivable team do is essential to the success of any business. Knowledge in this area will provide an excellent grounding upon which to build your chosen career in finance.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 05 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001228
• Job locations: Trust Headquarters LTHT, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Yazury Goodrham

Accounts Receivable Manager

yazury.goodrham@nhs.net

Job Summary

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 James’s University Hospital; however, there may be the opportunity for home working.

Why you should join our Team

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”.

Join a supportive and welcoming Accounts Receivable team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of vital financial processes that support patient care. As part of a small, close-knit team, you will benefit from a collaborative environment where colleagues support each other and your contribution is truly valued. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a fast-paced and dynamic setting, gaining valuable NHS experience while making a meaningful difference. If you are motivated, enjoy working as part of a team, and thrive in a busy environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What you will bring to the role

You will be supporting the team leader to provide excellent financial services to the Trust. The role includes the preparation of reconciliations, raising invoices, analysing information and monitoring debtors in accordance with set procedures. The work the Accounts Receivable team do is essential to the success of any business. Knowledge in this area will provide an excellent grounding upon which to build your chosen career in finance.

Some of the key duties are:

• 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 undertake all clerical and administrative duties in support of the Credit Control section.
• To contribute towards the continuous quality improvement of the Finance and Procurement Directorate.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.