CHEC

Accounts Payable Team Leader

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you're dynamic, focused have the vision to support our growth and the courage to tell us how we can be even better - come and join us!

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our finance team as we embark onto our next stage of continued growth. We are looking for a forward-thinking, highly organised individual to join our finance team at our Head Office in Fulwood, Preston. The successful candidate will ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices along with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team, acting as a first point of escalation for team members and helping drive team performance and development.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,000 to £36,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1151335

Job locations

Broughton Business Park

1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl

Fulwood

Lancashire

PR2 9WT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Process all received supplier invoices whilst obtaining relevant documentation, authorisations and accurate nominal and department coding. Complete extensive reconciliations for supplier statements and report reconciliations for all outstanding invoices weekly and monthly. Management of all suppliers including collation of payment runs in line with credit limits ensuring smooth operation for business-critical providers. Review supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and correct coding at all times. Serve as the main point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers, responding to queries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner. Continuously review and improve accounts payable processes, procedures and practices. Monitor invoice processing volumes and ensure SLAs and KPIs are achieved.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Process all received supplier invoices whilst obtaining relevant documentation, authorisations and accurate nominal and department coding. Complete extensive reconciliations for supplier statements and report reconciliations for all outstanding invoices weekly and monthly. Management of all suppliers including collation of payment runs in line with credit limits ensuring smooth operation for business-critical providers. Review supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and correct coding at all times. Serve as the main point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers, responding to queries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner. Continuously review and improve accounts payable processes, procedures and practices. Monitor invoice processing volumes and ensure SLAs and KPIs are achieved.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficient in Finance Systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms
  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Experience leading or supervising a finance team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficient in Finance Systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms
  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Experience leading or supervising a finance team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Broughton Business Park

1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl

Fulwood

Lancashire

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Broughton Business Park

1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl

Fulwood

Lancashire

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Business Partner

Lizzie Kerfoot

lizzie.k@chec.uk

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,000 to £36,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1151335

Job locations

Broughton Business Park

1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl

Fulwood

Lancashire

PR2 9WT


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