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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent numerical skills
- Skills
Strong attention to detail
- Skills
Ability to prioritise workload
- Skills
Good written and verbal communication
- Skills
Ability to work independently
- Skills
Problem-solving skills
- Skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge
Understanding of accounts receivable processes
- Knowledge
Understanding of financial controls
- Knowledge
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience
Experience working in an accounts receivable, finance or credit control environment
- Experience
Experience of debt collection and customer account management
- Experience
Experience processing invoices and cash allocation
- Experience
Experience resolving customer queries
- Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
- Personal Attributes
Reliable and organised
- Personal Attributes
Flexible and adaptable
- Personal Attributes
Positive team player
- Personal Attributes
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Personal Attributes
Committed to continuous improvement
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Skills
Experience producing management reports
- Skills
Process improvement skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS finance guidance
- Knowledge
Knowledge of VAT relating to sales invoices
- Knowledge
Understanding of Standing Financial Instructions
- Experience
NHS finance experience
- Experience
Experience using Oracle, SBS, Integra or other NHS finance systems
- Experience
Knowledge of NHS income streams
- Experience
Experience of month-end processes
- Qualifications
AAT Level 3 or working towards AAT Level 4
Job overview
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Officer is responsible for creating , maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring customers pay outstanding invoices on time. The role supports healthy cash flow and strong financial operations within an organization.
This role is a Fixed Term Contract role of 12 months to cover long term sickness.
Main duties of the job
An Accounts Receivable Officer monitors customer accounts, issues invoices, records payments, follows up on overdue balances, and reconciles accounts. They work closely with customers, the finance team, and other departments to resolve billing issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
This role will be focused on assisting with invoicing queries, credit control and debt collection & escalation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Accounts Receivable Officer with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Accountant role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Long term sickness cover). The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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