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Job summary

Main area
Finance
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent: Monday - Friday
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
151-LC379
Employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Greenwood Offices
Town
Ascot, Berkshire
Salary
£32,601 - £39,686 per annum incl HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Credit Controller

Band 5

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

  • 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.

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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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWe Work Flexibly

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. We would advise that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Clarice Adjei-Baah
Job title
Financial Accountant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07887927514
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