Job Title: Accounts Payable Analyst Location: Fulwood, Preston Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours a week Salary: Competitive We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a new HR Business Partner to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join our finance team as we embark onto our next stage of continued growth. We are looking for a forward-thinking, highly organised individual to join our finance team at our Head Office in Fulwood, Preston. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices, raising purchase orders, and supporting payment runs. They will maintain accurate reconciliations, respond to supplier and internal queries, and support the finance team to ensure timely and accurate financial operations. We are looking for someone who can: Process supplier invoices accurately using SharePoint, ensuring all supporting documentation, approvals, and correct nominal and departmental coding are in place. Upload invoice batches into the finance system in a timely manner. Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements and investigate outstanding invoices on a weekly and monthly basis. Raise purchase orders in line with company procedures, ensuring appropriate authorisations are obtained. Process employee expense claims in accordance with company policy. Prepare and prioritise payment runs to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on schedule, supporting smooth business operations. Issue remittance advice and post bank payments accurately. Manage the accounts inbox, acting as the first point of contact for supplier and internal finance queries. Support month-end processes, including preparing reports and assisting with finance deadlines. Maintain an organised and proactive approach to workload management, ensuring all purchase ledger activities are completed accurately and on time. What you’ll bring to the role: Knowledge of end to end invoice processing Experience in dealing with 2 way and 3 way invoice matching Previous experience dealing with supplier statement reconciliation Prior experience with credit note handling Knowledge of HMRC compliance standards for payments and documentation A good understanding of the full purchasing and payment lifecycle Experience dealing with month end Handling supplier queries and building relationships with vendors Prior experience in using accounting software About CHEC Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships. We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC. Why work for us? 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme