Job summary

An opportunity to join a small,busy and productive Procurement team purchasing essential goods and servicesfor staff and patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The roleincludes supporting the accounts payable purchase to pay processes enabling thetimely payment of invoices. Inclusive of supporting Trust staff to resolvepurchase order and invoice notifications, receipting invoices, resolvingpurchase order holds and order queries so invoices are validated for payment incompliance with the Better Payment Practise Code (BPPC) targets.

Contracted hours 37.5 hours perweek across five days, with flexible working, and the option of working acrossmultiple sites if you so wish. There is the opportunity to learn and progressin a busy but supportive environment, as well as learning opportunities via theHFMA.

To discuss informally if this is theright role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found onthe top right-hand side of the advert.

Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for thisrole, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. If you are employed on an acceptable timelimited visa, there is no guarantee of sponsorship at point of expiry.

Main duties of the job

This busy rolesupports the purchase-to-payprocess to ensure timely invoice payment, helping staff resolve PO and invoicenotifications, receipting issues, order holds, and queries so payments meetBPPC standards.The postholder will manage complex staff and supplier enquiries, escalatingwhen needed. Maintaining accurate accounts payable procedures aligned withTrust SFIs. The running and evaluation of key reports to support timelypayments and work with stakeholders to prompt receipting. The role also acts asa central contact for invoice and accounts payable related enquiries.

This rolewill ensure longstanding invoices are identified andresolved, then review creditor payments and statements and investigation ofdiscrepancies. Administration of the iProc system, including supplier data, usertraining and setups.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• I understand the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure
• Ability to take initiative and be pro-active in planning workload, setting priorities and meeting deadlines

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Mathematics (Grade A-C) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• I understand the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure
• Ability to take initiative and be pro-active in planning workload, setting priorities and meeting deadlines

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

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