Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team based in Stockport. The salary on offer is up to £22,500.
This role will be responsible for carrying out financial and administrative duties to support Accounts Payable, processing invoices and making payments to contractors and suppliers for goods and services, utilising relevant purchasing, invoice, and other IT systems.
Duties of this position will include carrying out the full range of administrative and financial activity required to ensure effective processing of invoices and timely payments to contractors and suppliers, utilising relevant purchasing and invoice systems and effective payment scheduling, resolving issues and queries in line with agreed policies and procedures. You will provide clear, supportive, and accurate advice to suppliers and colleagues on Accounts Payable policies and procedures and coaching on IT system navigation, to ensure an understanding of the service and process to follow for prompt payment of invoices.
It is crucial to maintain and review system records to ensure accurate data is held and purchase order and invoice issues are investigated and resolved in line with agreed procedures and service level agreements, escalating as appropriate; and reconcile supplier statements with internal system records, identifying and resolving discrepancies where possible or escalating as appropriate.
You will develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate to ensure effective processing of invoices and timely payments are progressed, escalating for line management intervention as required, and ensure adherence to financial controls and internal business processes to effectively support Accounts Payable Services. Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures; responding flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service; and ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures, and statutory requirements are also key accountabilities.
To be successful in this role, candidates must have demonstrable experience of working in a similar capacity. Extensive knowledge of best practice processes including Procurement Cards, EDI and SoX Controls is a necessity.
Experience of working within a property environment and experience of working with supplier online portals, Trade shift and ERP Platform Navision would be beneficial.
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary and 27 days annual leave, we’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what truly matters to you.
If you do ever need a little bit of extra help we have a great employee assistance programme, financial well-being support and access to great discounts with leading high street names with the bluelight discount card.
Our range of network groups are also there to support you to truly be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. We ‘hire for attitude and train for skills’ providing opportunities for our people to develop & progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
If you are a member of a professional body we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit you’ll be good to go in one of our great offices (or at home!)
Who are we?
We are part of the NHS family with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS.
Our services include estate strategy and optimisation, property management, facilities management, property development and construction project management. We help support millions of patients and NHS colleagues in collaboration without 7,000 customers who range from Integrated Care Systems, health providers, charities and more.
Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do.
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.
Best of luck with your application!