Credit Controller
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustPortsmouth, South East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust based in Portsmouth. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043. Applications close on 17 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only. NHS Band 5 Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 ...
We are seeking someone who will have basic accounting skills, excellent communication skills and a willingness to be proactive and drive the debt collection process with limited supervision.
The post holder should possess a good working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, have excellent organisational skills and be flexible and adaptable at work to meet competing priorities.
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Essential: - The post holder is required to have basic knowledge of health service financial management, Information analysis; - Relevant high level business qualification and/or equivalent NHS work experience; - Basic accounting skills and forecasting skills; - Evidence of communication skills with non-financial managers on financial issues
Desirable: - Studying towards CCAB/CIMA qualification, have equivalent experience in a degree in a relevant subject
Essential: - Experience of working as a credit controller
Desirable: - Experience of working within an NHS Trust
Essential: - Full working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook; - Ability to interpret and present complex, sensitive, contentious or technical information in a user-friendly and understandable manner; - Being flexible and adaptable at work to meet competing priorities; - Knowledge of Financial Accounting procedures and requirements within the NHS; - Excellent organisational skills; - Excellent analytical skills; - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; - Negotiation and influencing skills
Desirable: - Detailed knowledge of relevant technical accounting requirements
How this role compares
We hold 1,195 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays less than about 67% of them.
There are 12,368 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,895 of them in South East.
You have 11 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 34 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has 36 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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