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Accounting Technician - AR

On-site in Bedford·Full-time·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 a year

About £2,000 - £2,160 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Bedford
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Tuesday 17 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience of working in large complex organisations
  • Experience of working with accounting systems, processes and standards
  • Good written, presentational and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to explain financial information to non-finance professionals
  • Good knowledge of Trust financial policies and procedures
  • Understand the need for confidentiality at all times
  • Highly computer literate with good knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word - speed and accuracy essential
  • Experience of working in control account reconciliations
  • Knowledge of general ledger systems
  • Knowledge of accounts payable & accounts receivable systems
  • Good time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Ability to prioritise both predictable and unpredictable workloads
  • Concentration and high quality work under pressure
  • Ability to work under own initiative and without reference to the Head of Financial Control
  • Ability to show leadership in areas of own expertise
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs including maths and English or equivalent
  • Education to A level or equivalent
  • Ability to travel.

Nice to have

  • Experience of working in an NHS Finance Department
  • Knowledge of Access databases
  • Training for AAT or CCAB qualification

Education & certifications

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum

The role

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Technician - Accounts Receivable (AR) to join the Finance Team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This newly created role will support the implementation of the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme and contribute to the continued development of financial services across the organisation.

Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Trust is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and is benefiting from significant investment to enhance facilities and services across its Bedford and Luton sites.

The Finance Department consists of over 50 staff working across Financial Accounts, Management Accounts, and Contracting. We provide a supportive and collaborative environment where learning, development, and career progression are actively encouraged, with a strong track record of promoting staff internally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop a finance career within a large and forward-thinking NHS organisation. We are proud to support professional development through our status as an:

  • ACCA Approved Employer
  • CIMA Premier Partner
  • AAT Employer Scheme member

If you are enthusiastic, keen to develop your skills, and looking to make a valuable contribution to the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

What you'll do

The Accounting Technician - Accounts Receivable (AR) supports the Trust's financial control function by ensuring the accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial information. The role involves supporting treasury management activities, maintaining cash controls, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with month-end reporting processes.

Working within the Financial Control Team, the post holder will help maintain the integrity of the General Ledger, support the Accounts Receivable function, and ensure financial transactions are processed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. They will contribute to the production of accurate financial information to support effective decision-making and financial governance.

The post holder will provide support for internal and external audits by supplying documentation, responding to queries, and assisting with audit recommendations. They will also offer technical finance support to colleagues across the Finance Department as required.

Key responsibilities include cash management, financial accounting, reconciliations, month-end reporting, and maintaining compliance with financial controls and governance standards. The post holder will work closely with the wider Finance Team and provide cover for the Financial Accountant and Treasury Accountant when required, ensuring continuity of service and the efficient operation of the Financial Control function.

  • Prepare month-end Accounts Receivable reports and resolve credit control and reporting queries, ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of financial information.
  • Perform ledger reconciliations, primarily for Payroll and Accounts Receivable interfaces, investigating and resolving discrepancies as required.
  • Support the upload of financial data into the General Ledger from multiple source systems, enabling the production of timely and accurate information for budget holders and managers.
  • Undertake financial control activities in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, and deadlines set by the Head of Financial Control.
  • Provide cover for the Financial Accountant and Treasury Accountant when required, ensuring continuity of service.
  • Support the day-to-day operation of the Treasury function by maintaining cash books, monitoring bank account balances, and ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet operational requirements.
  • Process cash transfers between bank accounts and arrange manual payments as necessary.

Please refer to the attached JD

How you'll work

Fixed term

12 months

Full-time

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK429DJ

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

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