Job summary
Anopportunity has arisen at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trustfor a dedicated individual to join our Financial Services team. Were looking for someone who is reliable andflexible and who demonstrates commitment to achieving both their own and theTrusts goals, whilst fully contributing to the team spirit.
You will form part of our friendly Accounts Payable Team basedat South Tyneside District Hospital. They will be pivotal in contributing tothe effectiveness and performance of the team and should possess spreadsheetskills and a keen eye for detail with ability to present information in alogical and meaningful manner. Oracle and VAT experience would be beneficial.
Thecandidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills withthe ability to deal with people at all levels as well as good organisationalskills and a real commitment to providing an excellent service delivery. Working to tight deadlines and prioritisingworkloads are key with the ability to working on their own initiative as wellas under supervision.
Weare a driven and motivated team passionate about the development of our financeteam. We have professional accreditation with ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and AAT as wellas holding level 1 Future Focused Finance accreditation and offer support forfurther training and professional development.
Theposition will be office based with potential for some working from home andoffers the benefits of flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicantwill support the Financial services Manager management of the Accounts Payablefunction to ensure an efficient and effective provision of the function for theTrust and its subsidiary companies.
As a valued member ofthe team the successful candidate will be expected to:
1. Ensuretimely creditor payments.
2. Production ofBPP statistics and working with the team and Procurement to ensure paymentwithin 30 days is met
3. Jointworking the Procurement Department, other services departments along withsuppliers to resolve invoice and hold queries to enable timely payment
4. Reviewand authorisation of Creditor Payments BACS runs including internationalpayments
5. Responsiblefor the correct identification of Contracted Out Services reclaimable VAT on adaily basis and liaising with the Accountancy Manager and Trusts VAT advisors asrequired
6. Assistwith Agreements of creditor balances on a quarterly basis
7. Ensurethat supplier statements are reconciled on a regular basis for allorganisations.
8. Developand implement new systems to improve ways of working
9. Assistwith internal and external auditors and implementing any recommendations in atimely manner.
10. Provideassistance in the completion of accounts payable month end reporting
11. Productionof KPIs
12. Managementand development of the Accounts Payable team in line with Trust policies andprocedures
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the effective and efficient provision of Accounts Payable, services for the Trusts and their respective subsidiary companies, including producing financial information in accordance with strict timetables and short deadlines, resolving queries and the day to day management of the relevant sections.
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13. Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please further information
Person Specification
Skills Knowledge and Attributes
Essential
14. Good analytical skills, including the interpretation of complex data for management information
Qualifications
Essential
15. AAT-qualified, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
16. Substantial experience in a busy Finance department
17. Extensive experience in the use of computerised ledger systems
18. Experience of spreadsheet, database and computerised ledger applications
19. Accounts Payable Experience
20. Experience of reconciling supplier statements using a 360degree process
21. Good understanding of VAT within the Accounts Payable function
Desirable
22. NHS Finance Experience
23. Experience of Oracle Financial Systems
24. Experience of supervising a team and demonstration of relevant management skills
25. VAT experience within NHS Finance