Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Assisted Conception Unit (ACU) Finance Team for a full-time finance assistant to join our busy team.
This is a challenging and rewarding role where the post holder can make a direct positive impact on patient experience within the Trust.
The ACU offers a full range of fertility services including IVF, ICSI, Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis, and Fertility Preservation. The service supports NHS, Self-Funded, and Personalised Private Care patients.
- Employer: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Senior Finance Assistant
- Salary: £31,944 to £34,937 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
- Closing Date: 13 July 2025
Main Duties of the Job
Reporting to the ACU Finance Team Manager, the Senior Finance Assistant will be responsible for:
Recording all income activity
Managing and processing ACU Finance billing
Controlling and recording patient payments in advance of treatment
Resolving finance-related queries
Planning and organising workload independently to meet objectives
About Us
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust includes:
Guy’s Hospital
St Thomas’ Hospital
Evelina London Children’s Hospital
Royal Brompton and Harefield
Community services in Lambeth and Southwark
We are among the UK’s busiest and most successful foundation trusts, known for high-quality care, clinical excellence, and research.
As part of King’s Health Partners, we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres.
With 22,700+ staff, we are one of the largest NHS Trusts and employers in the country. We value diversity and partnerships with NHS bodies, local authorities, charitable organisations, and GPs.
Job Details
Date Posted: 02 July 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £31,944 to £34,937 per annum (including HCA)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 196-A&C908
Job Location:
Guy’s Hospital
1st Floor, 200 Great Dover St
London
SE1 4YB
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Finance Operations & Reporting
Extract clinical activity data from BabySentry (BBS)
Ensure accurate monthly billing (Theatre & Non-Theatre activity)
Review and reconcile ACU deposit control account
Support Trust’s month-end reporting process
Investigate financial discrepancies and correct errors
Process credit notes and refunds
Use BabySentry, Compucare, and Oracle Fusion systems
Ensure accurate data entry and updates on BabySentry
Planning & Organisation
Independently plan and prioritise tasks
Document processes and apply controls
Help allocate work within the finance team
Meet all deadlines and performance targets
Communication
Communicate with patients by phone to resolve sensitive financial matters
Coordinate with FA, ITC, and Cashiers for corrections
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Ensure timeliness and accuracy in transactions
Follow and enforce internal financial procedures
Problem Solving & Service Development
Resolve complex financial queries
Recommend process improvements
Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
NVQ Level 4 / AAT Technician Level or equivalent experience
Desirable:
Studying or planning to study for a professional qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
Strong understanding of accounting procedures and finance systems
Experience in busy, income-generating departments
Familiar with monthly reporting, KPIs, and debtor management
Knowledge of BabySentry or similar software
Desirable:
Understanding of ACU treatments
Experience communicating with patients
Skills & Abilities
Essential:
Knowledge of patient confidentiality
Confident communication with patients and staff
Organised, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post requires a DBS check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applicants needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered equally.
Refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website for more.
From 6 April 2017, applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from every country lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.
Adult dependents must also comply. Guidance is available here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
How to Apply
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