Senior Creditors Assistant
Band 3
Main area
Senior Creditors Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time hours per week
Job ref
373-CSS1238
Site
Countess of Chester Health Park
Town
Chester
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/03/2026 23:59
Interview date
17/03/2026
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic member of staff to support the Accounts Payable section.
The section is structured to give any ambitious successful applicant the opportunity to progress. We are looking for bright individuals who are IT competent, have an ability to prioritise demands, operate under their own initiative as well as part of the team.
This is a key post essential to the efficient operation of the section in paying weekly outstanding creditor invoices and as such will prove to be demanding. Full training will be given and successful applicants will be encouraged to pursue professional accountancy qualifications.
CWP has a proven track record for innovation and excellence which the Finance Department seeks to emulate by meeting many challenging demands.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Claire Davies by telephone on or by email at
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 09/03/2026 and the proposed interview date is 17/03/2026.
Main duties of the job
Ensure all actions required to facilitate prompt payment of supplier invoices are delivered in a professional and efficient manner.
To ensure a strong network of communication channels exists across all Trust services that will help facilitate prompt payments to suppliers via the most efficient methods.
Working for our organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics
Successfully achieved Intermediate level of AAT
Desirable criteria
Studying for Association of Accounting Technician
ECDL
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
Knowledge of finance computer systems and of others finance areas
Experience of working in a Finance environment
Track record of performance in delivering against tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
Awareness of basic accounting principles and techniques
Experience
Essential criteria
Competent in the use of Excel and Word Microsoft applications
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Job description (PDF, 307.4KB)
OH Risk Form (PDF, 576.1KB)
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy (PDF, 167.7KB)
Privacy Notice (PDF, 177.4KB)
Trust Profile (PDF, 521.4KB)
Application Guide (PDF, 28.3MB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name
Claire Davies
Job title
Financial Services Coordinator
Email address
Telephone number
Additional information
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact or telephone
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