Job summary
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has an exciting opportunity in our Accounts Payable Department. We are looking for a Data Entry Accounts Payable Officer who is enthusiastic, organised and efficient and wants to progress within our current Data Entry Team. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for dealing with the more complex queries and will support the Team Leaders with training and provide cover for a wide range of duties when required. We are working in line with COVID‑19 legislation and guidelines and have implemented home‑working and safe onsite working regulations throughout the organisation. The Accounts Payable Team promotes flexible working and encourages staff to work from home.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Data Entry Accounts Payable Officer is to be the first point of contact for data entry enquiries from NWSSP customers including health board staff, external organisations, partners, stakeholders and suppliers. They will support the Team Leader to monitor key performance indicators, audit team compliance, and help to create and maintain Standard Working Instructions. They will provide training to other teams within Accounts Payable, including fellow team members. They will be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of daily BACS and cheque payment runs, testing new patch releases in Oracle, and other ad‑hoc tasks. They will assist in the reconciliation of complex queries that need correction or further actioning to a Team Leader and manage the generic box for processing manual invoices and streamlining this where appropriate.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and prides itself on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/.
NWSSP works in an agile way where possible; all posts are contractual but may include working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role are included in the Person Specification below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* AAT / NVQ level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Financial systems and packages
* Understanding of technical accounting procedures
Desirable qualifications
* ECDL or equivalent
* Customer Service Training
* Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
* Oracle FMS
Experience
* Working in a team
* Working in an office environment
Aptitude & Abilities
* Proficient computer skills, Excel and Word
* Accurate and efficient keyboard skills
* Well‑developed communication and inter‑personal skills
Other
* Team worker
* Customer oriented
* Organised and methodical approach to work, self‑motivated
Desirable attributes
* Ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. For further information please visit the website.
Employer details
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 4UZ
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