Job Overview Help us deliver exceptional financial services that support outstanding patient care Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a rewarding role within the NHS? NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive and dedicated Band 5 Credit Controller to join our friendly and supportive Finance Team. Under the direction of the Financial Accountant, you will play a vital role in managing VAT services and Credit Control, alongside general financial accounting duties. This position is crucial in ensuring accurate VAT accounting and compliance with HMRC regulations, maximising VAT recovery opportunities specific to the NHS, and ensuring timely recovery of outstanding debts. Main duties of the job ]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(header-height)min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto"> Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations and NHS-specific VAT rules. Review supplier invoices to ensure correct VAT treatment and recovery. Produce monthly VAT journals and maintain the Trust’s VAT position accurately. Monitor customer accounts, chase overdue debts, and collaborate with debt collection agencies to reduce debt levels. Support internal and external audits relating to VAT compliance and controls. Assist in producing regular internal and external financial reports to support Trust performance. Work closely with VAT advisors and the Finance Team to ensure accuracy and compliance. Keep updated with NHS finance policies and procedures. Communicate recurrent errors within the Trust to improve financial processes. What We’re Looking For Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and credit control principles. Experience in financial accounting or credit control within the NHS or public sector desirable. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? At NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding care to our community, supported by a dedicated and passionate workforce. Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying Important Information Sponsorship is not available for this role This vacancy may close early once a sufficient number of applications have been received Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria 5 GCSE or equivalent, including Maths and English Excellent IT literacy Professional/Functional Experience Essential criteria 2 years Financial Accounts experience, working with spreadsheet Desirable criteria Previous accountancy experience having gained knowledge of finance computer systems and finance ledgers Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria - Ability to process large volume of data, Good working knowledge in VAT function Desirable criteria Experience in Credit control Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. Apply online now