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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
The Organisation
NHS Lothian are one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK, offering a range of health services to almost 1m people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Our aim is to help people live healthier, longer lives – no matter who they are or where in the region they live.
Based in the centre of Edinburgh you’ll be part of an inclusive and innovative finance team. Working in an ever changing and successful healthcare organisation, which offers fantastic learning opportunities. Build a skill set and gain experiences which are a foundation for an exciting and prosperous career. Have access to Scotland’s public finance network and the mentoring, training and shadowing prospects that it offers.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our Accounts Receivable Team based at Waverley Gate in the centre of Edinburgh. The team is responsible for processing, authorising and opening new customer accounts, processing customer billings, post cash to the sales ledger and liaising with customers regarding outstanding debts.
You will be responsible for the management of a portfolio of customer accounts within the credit control function of NHS Lothian, providing high quality services for income collection as well as providing specialist advice and support to finance and non-finance staff in relation to VAT legislation and specialised debt recovery procedures to ensure timely and effective collection of debt and escalation where necessary.
The Candidate
Credit control experience is essential. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and be able to work to demanding timescales. Are competent in the various Microsoft modules and demonstrate excellent customer service skills and telephone manner. Experienced in a similar working environment would be an advantage. Applicants should be enthusiastic and strongly motivated team player, with a desire to provide an excellent and accurate service.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Jim Old on 0131 465 7772 or 07964 255318 or email jim.old@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk