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This is an exciting opportunity to manage the Financial Services’ Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions. These teams are responsible for the accurate and timely raising of invoices to external customers and the collection of debt from the Trust debtors.

The Accounts Receivable Manager will line manage two members of staff and support the Credit Control Supervisor in the management of a team of four Credit Controllers.

They will also represent finance at management and operational committees when required and will work with the finance and other senior managers to ensure that the Trust meets its financial targets.

This role will be based at Worthing with the option of hybrid working once fully trained.

Financial Services consists of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control and Cashiers. The successful applicant will work closely with the other Financial Services team leaders and the Financial Services and External Contracts Manager.

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

• To be responsible for the Accounts Receivable day to day working relationship with the Trusts other finance teams, in particular the Financial Systems, Financial Reporting and Management Accounts teams and coordinate the speedy resolution of all issues in partnership with said teams.
• Line management and organisation of the Accounts Receivable team including ensuring mandatory training and staff appraisals are completed on time.
• Be responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable internal controls and processes and their development within the Trust.
• Responsible for overseeing the Trusts Receivables and Income side of the Agreement of Balances (AOB) exercise.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.