Oxford Health NHS Trust

Accounts Payable Officer - Oxford

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Financial Services team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in the post of Accounts Payable Officer.

You will be part of a busy Accounts Payable team that are responsible for processing supplier invoices. The role would suit someone who has a focus on customer service, great attention to detail and used to working in an organised and proactive manner to meet set deadlines.

This is a Hybrid job - 2-3 days working from office and the rest working from home.

Main duties of the job

The role has a number of responsibilities and on a day to day basis you will be processing invoices received onto accounts payable software and sending to managers for approval. Monitoring outstanding invoices on accounts payable software by confirming that invoices have not been rejected by managers and chase up approval or resolution on a regular basis. You will also be responsible for processing manual payments ensuring that they are correctly approved by the relevant manager and effectively maintain supplier account records.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

05 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CS6343516

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full role responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification or get in touch with us for any questions on the below contact details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full role responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification or get in touch with us for any questions on the below contact details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

AAT intermediate, part qualified, NVQ 4 qualified or working toward qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
5 GCSEs grade A*-C, or equivalent, including English and Mathematics

Personal Qualities

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Meet time and quality deadlines.
Results and objectives orientated.

Knowledge,Skills & Experience

Essential

Understanding of requirements for Information Governance and legislation surrounding confidentiality (e.g. GDPR)
Spread sheet skills and advanced keyboard skills
Customer Service

Desirable

Experience of using financial ledger systems
Credit control experience
NHS accounting experience Involvement in enhancements to process and systems

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

AAT intermediate, part qualified, NVQ 4 qualified or working toward qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
5 GCSEs grade A*-C, or equivalent, including English and Mathematics

Personal Qualities

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Meet time and quality deadlines.
Results and objectives orientated.

Knowledge,Skills & Experience

Essential

Understanding of requirements for Information Governance and legislation surrounding confidentiality (e.g. GDPR)
Spread sheet skills and advanced keyboard skills
Customer Service

Desirable

Experience of using financial ledger systems
Credit control experience
NHS accounting experience Involvement in enhancements to process and systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.