Job summary
- Main area
- Accounts Payable
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-6381236-JUN24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital / Brighton General Hospital
- Town
- Worthing/Brighton
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Accounts Payable Clerk
Band 3
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Accounts Payable Processing team based at Eagle House Worthing or at the Brighton General Hospital with the option of flexible/hybrid working after initial probation period. Part time hours to fit around the right candidate
This is an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to start a Career in Finance , or someone who is looking to return back to work . Experience within an AP environment is essential
Reporting to the AP Supervisor you will be responsible for the efficient processing and payment of supplier invoices.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be dealing with high volumes of invoices in a fast paced environment. They will need to demonstrate a high level of accuracy whilst also maintaining efficiency levels.
You will need to be flexible, adaptable, and hard working.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Undertake financial processing in accordance with agreed procedures and to agreed deadlines
Investigate and respond to queries from staff and external bodies e.g. suppliers as required
Main duties:
Communications and Relationship skills
- Respond to routine staff, customer and other queries, some of which may be sensitive or contentious, either verbally or in writing (including email)
- Provide financial information to line manager and other staff in the organisation in accordance with agreed procedures
- Refer complex queries to line manager or other staff as appropriate
Financial and Physical Development
- Provide advice to staff, customer and representatives of other organisations about financial processes
- Provide cover for other members of the Finance Directorate, at a level commensurate with your grade, as directed by your line manager or supervisor
- Undertake other duties as directed by your line manager or supervisor
Human Resources
- Demonstrate own work tasks to other staff as required e.g. for induction purposes
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Association of Accounting Technicians (Intermediate Level)
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of financial policies and procedures relevant to the work area e.g. payroll, pensions, petty cash, financial control etc Use of computerised data entry systems
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills when explaining routine, documented processes Tact and diplomacy skills when dealing with sensitive or contentious issues
Analytical and Judgmental
Essential criteria
- Numerate and able to undertake financial calculations following documented procedures Ability to identify and investigate exceptions from agreed work procedures and identify solutions
Planning and Organisational
Essential criteria
- Able to plan and organise own workload to meet standard daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Speed and accuracy in computer keyboard and VDU use
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) advanced level or equivalent experience
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Gander
- Job title
- Accounts Payable Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 665002
- Additional information
or you can contact AP Supervisor Marital Moss
Email : [email protected]
Karen Whittington AP Supervisor
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