Financial Payments Assistant - Band 3

Accountable to the Financial Accountant Systems Specialist, the key responsibilities for the successful applicant are :

• 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., The primary purpose ofthe Finance Assistant is to play a full and active key role within the ICBsFinance team to deliver high quality finance support to the ICB.


The post holder will beresponsible for the coding, validation, processing, and payment of a range ofinvoices and payment claims and will be the primary contact point for respondingto queries raised in relation to these payments.

The post holder will alsoassist the Financial Accountant Systems Specialist with the processing of othertransactions on the ICBs Oracle System including sales orders and purchaseorder requisitions enabling cover to be provided on these duties.

The post holder will work at alltimes to ensure value for money within the NHS and for the population of NHSSuffolk & North-East Essex ICB.

Thepost holder will provide financial support and analysis to a range ofstakeholders on an ad hoc basis.

An exciting opportunity hasarisen for a motivated and numerate individual to work within ourwell-established Financial Accounting Team.

This is a terrific opportunityfor an individual considering a career in NHS Finance to gain some valuablework experience within a high performing team, or an individual with provenfinancial experience in this area.

Fulltraining and support will be provided.

The successful candidate will needto have advanced keyboard skills and be proficient in the use of Excel. Inaddition, the post holder should be able to communicate effectively, bothformally and informally in writing and verbally.

The postholder must be able towork to and achieve deadlines, work accurately under pressure and be flexiblewhilst working using their own initiative and as part of a team.

The ability toresolve queries, analyse and interpret data is also required.

The successful candidate willhave high levels of energy, tenacity and technical ability and will be joiningan exceptional highly skilled team who are passionate about the contributionthey make to the organisation.,
• 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, Essential


• English and Maths GCSEs or O Levels at Grade C or equivalent.


• Able to demonstrate commitment to continued professional and personal development.


Desirable

• Evidence of strong exam performance at GCSE A Level.


• NVQ level 3 / Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Intermediate Level; or equivalent.


Experience

Essential

• 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.


Desirable

• 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.
  
  The NHSSuffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over onemillion people. Working within a total budget of circa £ per year, weserve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.


In additionto consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerfulalliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community, andvoluntary sectors.

Because we know that together, we can achieve the bestpossible health outcomes.

We arecommitted to providing a supportive work environment where employees are ableto work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and careabout health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to makeus an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to bepart of.