Job overview

To support the Assistant Accountant (Payments) in managing the payment of all non-payroll related expenditure in an efficient and effective manner to ensure that the Trust meets it's targets for BPPC, Better Payments Practice Code.

The post is principally concerned with the accurate payment of authorised invoices ensuring that all appropriate legislation is adhered to and all available VAT and discounts are recovered.

The post requires good IT skills and an ability to work to strict deadlines as part of a small team.

Fixed Term: 12 month contract

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that all payments are made in accordance with the Better Payments Practice Code.

To process invoices using the Accounts Payable computerised system in an efficient and accurate manner, acknowledging payments have been made.

To support changes to working practices in accordance with new guidance or change in computerised systems.                       

To investigate and resolve financial queries of varying complexity with Staff, Customers and Suppliers generally relating to unpaid and incorrect invoices.

Providing assistance and advice as necessary as well as analysing data to identify errors.

To advise on VAT and take appropriate measures to ensure maximum recovery, within the NHS guidance.

To ensure that all payments to statutory bodies are paid within the prescribed deadlines i.e. Tax and N.I.

To maintain and investigate ongoing invoice queries, resolving any outstanding discrepancies.

To assist in the month end accounting process ensuring all invoices are on the system and recorded in line with accounting procedures

Other duties, which may be assigned by the line manager commensurate with the grade

Working for our organisation

An opportunity has arisen at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our finance team in the Payments Section. We’re looking for someone who is reliable and flexible, and who demonstrates commitment to achieving both their own and the Trust’s goals, whilst fully contributing to the team spirit.

The successful candidate will play a significant part in the Payments Section in terms of managing the payment of all non-payroll related and monthly Accounting processes. They will be part of a team responsible for payment of authorised invoices ensuring that all appropriate legislation is adhered to.

The post holder will have a good understanding of the NHS finance regime, along with strong technical skills in order to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

You should have experience of working in a busy finance office environment. You will need to possess excellent communication and organisational skills and a real commitment to excellent service delivery. You must be capable of working to tight deadlines whilst ensuring consistency and accuracy, able to prioritise workloads and be able to work on your own initiative as well as under supervision. An enthusiastic and energetic approach to work along with an acceptance of work flexibility and continuously changing working practices is essential.