Accounts Payable Clerk - Brighton, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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    Part time
    Description

    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

    Join us at UHSussex , every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

    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.

    Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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.

    Build a career with us: 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.

    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