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Job overview

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.  

The role will be an integral part of the Finance Directorate providing support to the wider team, and providing a reliable and responsive financial support service to ensure the provision of high quality financial advice and information to Service Managers, Senior Managers and other stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

• The role will link with NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) to monitor the purchase ledger in respect of chasing invoice approvals and dealing with supplier queries.
• The role will also be responsible for raising sales invoices, aid Oracle users with procurement queries and supplier set ups.
• The job requires the post holder to have effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• The post holder will be required to use their own judgement in order to find solutions in their own area but escalate any issues requiring decisions beyond their responsibility.
• Keep up to date with Accounting Standards and other NHS Financial guidance.
• Be aware of the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.
• Good IT skills in relation to Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

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