Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Junior Team Leader to join our team based in Stockport for 6 months FTC with an office day in our Stockport Hub. The salary on offer is up to £28,000.
About the role:
Support the Accounts Payable Team Leader in managing the wider Accounts Payable Purchase Order Team. Ensuring that your team of direct reports is supported, developed, and delivers accurate and timely processing in line with NHS PS financial controls, meeting targets and maintaining a Customer at the Heart approach. The successful candidate will also be responsible for carrying out financial and administrative duties to support the Accounts Payable function: processing invoices and supporting the business to resolve invoicing queries, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining accurate financial position on the Aged Creditors.
The successful candidate will be:
- A good knowledge & understanding of the end-to-end Accounts Payable Process including interactions with Procurement & Finance Controlling
- Have knowledge of best practice processes
- Have experience in processing invoices, dealing with supplier queries, and making large supplier payments
- Work collaboratively with the management team to ensure the effective delivery of the wider services.
- Lead a team of accounts payable assistants in meeting the AP deliverables in an accurate and timely manner.
- Responsible for carrying out analysis of team data, identifying improvements to individual performance and business processes, and escalating findings to agree on action plans.
- Support the delivery of improvement projects across the Finance Shares Services
- 2 years experience in accounts payable
- Experience with people management.
Our objective is to get, grow and keep people and provide more internal opportunities for growth where colleagues can not only fit the immediate requirement but also have the drive, initiative, and the right behaviours to contribute to the long-term future success of the organisation.
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 Programme, 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 & progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
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 Blue Light discount card.
Diversity Statement:
NHSPS is an equal opportunities employer. We are working hard to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.
Interested in flexible working opportunities? NHSPS empowers colleagues to work flexibly through our smarter working policy. Please speak to our talent acquisition team to find out more.
Best of luck with your application!