Job summary
This role is based at Regent Court within the Finance Department near Five Ways, Birmingham, B15 1NU.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join the Trust's Purchase Ledger Department.
The successful candidate will join a busy team responsible for processing supplier payments within agreed timeframes, reconciling statements and dealing with telephone and e-mail enquiries.
The post holder will be required to communicate directly with suppliers and Trust staff on a regular basis to investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of working within a busy accounts payable environment involving speed and accuracy and a strong customer focus.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a high level of numeracy, good IT literacy and a professional, proactive, flexible approach to work.
Experience of planning and achieving tasks to tight deadlines will also be required.
For any further information please contact: Dawn Jeffries on 0121 -371 -7358 / 0121- 371 -7347.
Main duties of the job
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,169 to £25,674 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1094369
Job locations
Regent Court
Second Floor, 14, George Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 1NT
Job description Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent including numeracy and literacy
Experience Essential
* Computerised Accounts Payable Experience, Reconciliation Skills, PC Skills, Prioritising Tasks and Excellent Time Management
* Accounts Payable processes and procedures, a knowledge of the NHS
Desirable
* ECDL, Knowledge of Sage 1000, Windows XP -- Excel, Word & Access - Softology
Additional Criteria Essential
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadline.
* Able to work with minimal supervision.
* Proven ability to work as a team member.
* Accurate and fast worker.
* Reliable, punctual, pro-active approach.
* Self-motivated and use of initiative.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent including numeracy and literacy
Experience Essential
* Computerised Accounts Payable Experience, Reconciliation Skills, PC Skills, Prioritising Tasks and Excellent Time Management
* Accounts Payable processes and procedures, a knowledge of the NHS
Desirable
* ECDL, Knowledge of Sage 1000, Windows XP -- Excel, Word & Access - Softology
Additional Criteria Essential
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadline.
* Able to work with minimal supervision.
* Proven ability to work as a team member.
* Accurate and fast worker.
* Reliable, punctual, pro-active approach.
* Self-motivated and use of initiative.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regent Court
Second Floor, 14, George Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 1NT
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regent Court
Second Floor, 14, George Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 1NT
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
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