Job summary
A fantastic opportunity for someone with a finance background working towards an AAT qualification or with similar knowledge in the Accounts Payable Department. Working for the NHS as a Finance Assistant (Band 3) you will be providing a service to the wider NHS, and ultimately improving the customer and patient experience. Fixed term contract until 30th April 2024 but could open the door to many other opportunities for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
This Transaction Processing Assistant will support the Financial Services Manager and be part of an Invoice Query Team that will provide a professional, high quality and effective support. The role will be a fundamental part of delivering new ways of working by delivering consistent processes and information to the rest of the financial services team and its customers. The post holder will help contribute towards the CSU being a provider of market leading financial support services and supplier of choice for its customers.
The role will be responsible for contributing to an effective delivery strategy for the financial support services provided by the CSU, ensuring effective use of financial resources and people, consistently delivering successful outcomes and helping to manage financial risk. The role will support the operational delivery of financial support services to customers.
Due to Covid-19, the successful candidate may initially be working from home and training remotely, this could change in line with Government guidance and company policy.
About us
The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It's a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities.
NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU)is one of the biggest and best-performing commissioning support units in the country, with among the highest levels of staff and customer satisfaction. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert staff based across the Midlands and North West to make a difference - for our customers, patients and communities.
Offering a full range of professional services to hospital trusts, local authorities, integrated care systems (ICSs) and other public bodies\ across the country, our NHS values underpin everything we do.
In return, we provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment.
Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of benefits including flexible & agile working arrangements, pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.
With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest. And as a member of NHS staff you will receive plenty of discounts too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out the invoice query process and support the P2P Manager to ensure all customer invoice queries are successfully resolved, e.g., invoices assigned to correct customer organisation, appropriate authorising officer identified etc.
Undertake regular supplier statement reconciliations, promptly investigating any differences, e.g., missing invoices, unallocated cash, etc.
Contribute to the maintenance of records to accurately record customers performance against the Better Payment Practice Code (BPCC).
Work closely with the rest of the Transaction Processing Team to ensure delivery processes are consistent. This includes contributing towards continuous improvement of high quality, affordable financial processes, with focus on integration, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Actively contribute to a highly responsive Stakeholder and customer relationship management function.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out the invoice query process and support the P2P Manager to ensure all customer invoice queries are successfully resolved, e.g., invoices assigned to correct customer organisation, appropriate authorising officer identified etc.
Undertake regular supplier statement reconciliations, promptly investigating any differences, e.g., missing invoices, unallocated cash, etc.
Contribute to the maintenance of records to accurately record customers performance against the Better Payment Practice Code (BPCC).
Work closely with the rest of the Transaction Processing Team to ensure delivery processes are consistent. This includes contributing towards continuous improvement of high quality, affordable financial processes, with focus on integration, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Actively contribute to a highly responsive Stakeholder and customer relationship management function.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- excellent excel skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment
- Substantial finance experience
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work to deadlines
- Ability to work without supervision
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Accounts Payable
Desirable
- 3 years Previous Procure to Pay (Accounts Payable)
- Detailed knowledge of financial systems and interfaces
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- excellent excel skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment
- Substantial finance experience
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work to deadlines
- Ability to work without supervision
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Accounts Payable
Desirable
- 3 years Previous Procure to Pay (Accounts Payable)
- Detailed knowledge of financial systems and interfaces
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
