Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable & Treasury) in Wakefield

Person specification

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Kindly refer to the attached job description for a detailed overview of the full duties and responsibilities associated with the role.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Relevant Maths, ICT and English qualification GCSE level or equivalent literacy
• Actively studying towards AAT intermediate level NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Competent user of MS Office (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Experience of proving a service to wider organisation or customers

Desirable criteria

• Minimum 1 year\’s experience using Oracle or similar financial system in a large organisation
• Knowledge of VAT legislation as applicable to the NHS
• NHS finance experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Highly developed keyboard skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Good communication (written and verbal) and listening skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and work in a changing environment
• Ability to motivate yourself and meet deadlines particularly when working from home
• Able to progress issues using knowledge gained and initiative
• Able to deal sensitively and responsibly with confidential information
• Able to influence, negotiate and communicate in difficult situations to overcome potential barriers

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the communities and patients we serve across the Yorkshire region. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts candidates from all sections of the community and signals our commitment to embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.

As an inclusive organisation we welcome applicants irrespective of people\’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people with lived experienced from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people from the LGBT+ community, people with caring responsibilities and people with disabilities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process, for applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy, and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability under the \”Disability Confident Scheme\”.

Please note that the salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro‑ratio basis if the vacancy is part‑time. For zero‑hours/bank worker positions, this is calculated on an hourly basis.

Please note that certain benefits may differ for zero hours (bank) workers, including annual leave entitlement which is calculated in line with Working Time Directive regulations.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. Many of our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Should this position be subject to a DBS check the cost will be recovered from your salary as a one‑off payment. Currently the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (incl. application fee) are £54.40 for an enhanced check and £26.40 for a standard check.

Any correspondence regarding an application will be sent electronically via the Trac Jobs Website to the email address that was provided at the time of the application. It is important, therefore, that you read your emails on a regular basis and respond as necessary.

Please note, the selection processes at Yorkshire Ambulance Service are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn\’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Our values underpin everything we do and how we do it; Kindness, Respect, Teamwork, Improvement.

Documents to download

• Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable & Treasury) ( PDF , 324.8 KB )