The opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Accounts Payable Officer to join the Finance Team of The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. This post is to assist the Accounts Payable Function within the Trust.
Suitable candidates will have sound IT skills, with good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. They will have the ability to manage their own workload and use their own initiative for prioritising tasks.
To ensure that invoices are entered on to the finance system against valid purchase orders or coded to relevant nominal codes accurately for payment to meet with the Public Sector Payment Policy.
To process invoices relating to direct debits, standing orders and pay deductions.
To follow up and deal with queries raised by suppliers and other members of the Trust.
Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
Ad hoc tasks when deemed necessary by the Accounts Payable & Receivable Supervisor and other senior managers within the Financial Services team.
To assist with the operation of financial services in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
