Accounts Payable Finance Assistant

Accounts Payable Finance Assistant – 4 Month Contract – Hybrid/Hull – £130/day – NHS

The role is responsible for the entry of all data in respect of Accounts Payable in relation to the specific part of the ledger allocated. The role will act as the first point of contact with suppliers to ensure that the supply chain is maintained through efficient processing and authorization.

The role will be responsible for reconciliation of supplier statements and following up reconciling items to ensure that the ledgers are up to date and accurate.

Maintain supplier accounts within Oracle, responsible for distribution of AP invoices to budget holders and ensuring SoD is adhered to.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Some experience of working in a Finance Department or Admin team
• Experience working within the NHS
• Willingness to learn in-house Financial procedures and relevant Financial Legislation
• Willingness to learn financial systems and ledgers, coding structures and reporting systems
• Knowledge and experience of using of Microsoft office products, computerised diaries, electronic mail systems and the internet
• General understanding of the organisational framework of the NHS
• Willingness to learn to advise staff and managers in respect of effective invoice management
• Willingness to learn to advise staff and managers in respect of the interpretation of financial procedures
• Ongoing personal development as required by the organisation

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

• Analyses and interprets basic financial payments and receipts
• Investigates basic financial queries e.g. invoices – identifies and resolves errors / discrepancies resulting in financial calculations
• Seeks advice when making judgements involving facts / situations of which some require analysis
• Know what information is required and how to get hold of it e.g. using financial ledgers to obtain payment details and also use the financial codebook to obtain correct financial coding information