Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for an accounts payable team leader to join our team based in Stockport, working one day a week from our office. The salary on offer is up to £36,000 on a full time and permanent basis.
About the role:
The role is to lead a team of a Finance Assistants ensuring the provision of a quality, effective customer service, carrying out financial and administrative activity in relation to the processing and paying of invoices from contractors and suppliers on behalf of NHSPS. Lead, develop and motivate the Accounts Payable Team to deliver a high-quality service by providing clear direction, regularly reviewing work outputs. Lead on vacancies, interviewing, recruiting, and completing all training and signing off the skills’ matrix weekly to ensure all topics are covered within the probationary period.
What you will bring to the role:
- You will have experience of processing Invoices/credit notes within the terms of agreement. Completing Statement Reconciliations ensuring our ledger reflects the Supplier Statement.
- Knowledge of financial controls.
- An understanding of the risks associated with non-adherence to financial controls.
- Proven track record of leading a high-volume transactional service.
- Provide day to day Leadership, coaching and mentoring of the Accounts Payable Team - motivating and leading the team, you will also lead the way.
- A good knowledge & understanding of the AP Team responsibilities and processes to include, bacs, chaps, unallocated, AP Forensics, AOB process and statement reconciliations.
- An extensive knowledge of best practice processes including Procurement Cards, EDI and SoX Controls
What we can offer you:
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
- 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
- A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
- Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
- SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
- A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a passion…
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Contact our Talent team at careers@property.nhs.uk to find out more.