Paul Meadows
Great Yarmouth,Norfolk
Summary
I started work in the NHS as an invoice clerk and over the years I have worked my way up through the Finance Department until I was Financial Services Manager.
Due to organisational restructures I decided to take early retirement and pursue a new career. I have developed many skills and gained lots of knowledge that can be transferred to any role.
I am a dedicated professional with excellent IT skills and a proven track record in problem solving and time efficiency. I am known for good communication skills, reliability, and conscientiousness, consistently delivering high-quality results. A quick learner committed to honesty and hard work, and seeking new opportunities.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Financial Services Manager
James Paget University Hospital
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
2020.01 - 2025.08
- Developed comprehensive policies for internal control measures.
- Boosted organisational efficiency by streamlining financial processes.
- Engaged with clients to ensure clarity of needs and expectations, utilising active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Oversaw payment runs and optimisation of faster payments for improved cash flow.
Managed processes to ensure timely and accurate payment execution.
Coordinated with finance teams to enhance payment efficiency. - Managed credit control to facilitate recovery of outstanding debts and initiate debt collection when necessary.
- Overseeing raising invoices to private patients and other organisations where we had supplied goods or services
- Maintained daily updates of cashbooks and cashflow to provide accurate accounting of overall balance.
- Responsible for reconciling bank statements to ledger and clearing any suspense accounts
- Ensuring all staff appraisals were up to date
- Entering staff shifts on the payroll system
Financial Services Supervisor
James Paget University Hospital
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
1991.01 - 2020.01
- Ensured accuracy of financial records through meticulous bookkeeping tasks.
- Collected cash from tills and vending machines and responsible for banking.
- Maintained cashbooks with precision, ensuring entries remain current and systematically allocated.
- Responsible for raising invoices to other NHS organisations for Non Contracted Activity, ensuring correct backup was sent out.
- Processed petty cash transactions for staff, verifying correct allocation and maintaining precise records within accounting software.
Invoice Clerk
Great Yarmouth and Waveney Health Authority
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
1986.09 - 1991.01
- Processed large volumes of invoices daily, increasing productivity levels.
- Ensured uninterrupted business operations by resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Business Studies
Great Yarmouth College of Further Education
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk 1990.09 - 1992.05
GCSEs - English
Lynn Grove High School
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk 1982.09 - 1986.05
GCSEs - Maths
Lynn Grove High School
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk 1982.09 - 1986.05
GCSEs - Computer Studies
Lynn Grove High School
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk 1982.09 - 1986.05
GCSEs - Physics
Lynn Grove High School
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk 1982.09 - 1986.05
GCSEs - Geography
Lynn Grove High School
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk 1982.09 - 1986.05
Skills
- Excellent IT Skills
- Good communication skills
- Reliable
- Hard working
- Conscientious
- Time efficiency
- Honest
- Quick learner
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- I like reading, watching films and tv.
- I run each weekend at park runs and generally like to keep fit
Certification
I have taken various computer courses including advanced Excel and European Driving License
References
Gareth Davies
Head of Financial and Commercial Accounting
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 6LA
Tel 01493 453519
Gareth.davies@jpaget.nhs.uk
Ian Lacey
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 6LA
Tel 01493 453302
Ian.lacey@jpaget.nhs.uk
Timeline
Financial Services Manager
James Paget University Hospital
2020.01 - 2025.08
Financial Services Supervisor
James Paget University Hospital
1991.01 - 2020.01
NVQ Level 1 - Business Studies
Great Yarmouth College of Further Education
1990.09 - 1992.05
Invoice Clerk
Great Yarmouth and Waveney Health Authority
1986.09 - 1991.01
GCSEs - English
Lynn Grove High School
1982.09 - 1986.05
GCSEs - Maths
Lynn Grove High School
1982.09 - 1986.05
GCSEs - Computer Studies
Lynn Grove High School
1982.09 - 1986.05
GCSEs - Physics
Lynn Grove High School
1982.09 - 1986.05
GCSEs - Geography
Lynn Grove High School
1982.09 - 1986.05