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Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Degree - Finance /Accounting
2. Knowledge of Basic Accounting Principles and VAT compliance regulations
3. Advance IT skills on Microsoft Office 365 suite
Desirable criteria
4. •Qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
5. Demonstrable advanced theoretical and practical expertise in credit control, gained within high-volume, complex transactional settings, ideally within the NHS or wider public sector.
6. Practical, hands-on experience working with finance systems in relation to Sales and Purchase Ledger functions, e.g. eFinancials.
7. Experience managing a team of staff, including conducting appraisals, supporting staff development, and undertaking performance management.
8. Demonstrable experience leading projects to implement significant changes in working practices and procedures, supporting process standardisation and optimisation in line with organisational objectives.
9. Knowledge of NHS Finance, principles & terminology
Desirable criteria
10. Experience in being involved in audit and compliance work
11. Experience in dealing with patients' in relation to sensitive issues concerning outstanding debt
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
12. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate and resolve complex financial queries and communicate findings effectively.
13. Advanced organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and deliver high-quality work within tight and changing deadlines.
14. Proficient in presenting complex financial information clearly, both verbally and in writing, including preparing detailed reports
15. Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, able to robustly challenge issues and contribute to informed decision-making.
16. Experienced in people management and team building, fostering collaborative and high-performing teams.
Attibutes
Essential criteria
17. Flexible and adaptable, able to work independently and autonomously while supporting organisational goals.
18. Strong interpersonal skills, capable of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders.
19. Resilient and focused, able to maintain concentration when analysing complex data and responding to unexpected challenges.