NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Accounts Payable Team Leader

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Job summary

12 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity to cover Maternity Leave.

Your role will initially be based at Companies House, until we relocate to our new base in early 2024 to CP2, Welsh Government Offices, King Edward VII Avenue Cardiff CF10 3NQ. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has an exciting opportunity in our Accounts Payable Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and efficient Team Leader to join the Data & Payments Team for a fixed period of time covering Maternity Leave.

The main purpose of the role is to manage the Data Entry Team within the department, ensuring that invoices are processed in a timely manner, and that payments are made in line with Trust / HealthBoard procedures and standing financial instructions.

We are currently working in line with the COVID-19 legislation and guidelines and have implemented home-working and safe onsite working regulations throughout the organisation.

The Accounts Payable Team promotes flexible working and encourages staff to work from home

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To ensure all invoices are processed for payment in line with Trust / Health Board procedures and standing financial instructions. To be responsible for the production of daily payment runs To assist with the investigation of duplicate payments, reviewing the Fiscaltec Reports. and ensuring that action is taken to reclaim any duplicate payments. To ensure high standards of performance and a culture of continuous learning is maintained at all times within the Data Entry Team.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.

We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. innovation is built into everything that we do.

We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.

We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.

We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

043-AC280-0923

Job locations

Initially based at Companies House and relocating to CP2, Cardiff CF10 3NQ

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good General Standard of Education
  • AAT Level 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Detailed understanding of Accounts Payable Procedures including financial systems and procedures as well as statutory requirementsrience

Experience

Essential

  • ORACLE experience and or Financial Systems experience
  • Experience within a pressurised office environment and dealing with outside organisations

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communicator, with ability to problem solve
  • Proven Computer Skills using MS Excel, Word, and Access etc
  • Ability to Work to deadlines and under pressure as part and as leader of a team

Other

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good General Standard of Education
  • AAT Level 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Detailed understanding of Accounts Payable Procedures including financial systems and procedures as well as statutory requirementsrience

Experience

Essential

  • ORACLE experience and or Financial Systems experience
  • Experience within a pressurised office environment and dealing with outside organisations

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communicator, with ability to problem solve
  • Proven Computer Skills using MS Excel, Word, and Access etc
  • Ability to Work to deadlines and under pressure as part and as leader of a team

Other

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Initially based at Companies House and relocating to CP2, Cardiff CF10 3NQ

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UB


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Initially based at Companies House and relocating to CP2, Cardiff CF10 3NQ

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UB


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Accounts Payable Team Manager

Gerry Mears

Gerry.mears@wales.nhs.uk

02920904131

Details

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

043-AC280-0923

Job locations

Initially based at Companies House and relocating to CP2, Cardiff CF10 3NQ

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UB


Supporting documents

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