Accounts Payable Clerk

Job summary

The Trust is seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to the Accounts Payable Teams. The roles will ensure that the Trust's suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include liaising with budget holders to ensure that authorisations are made on a timely basis; liaising with the Trust's suppliers and ensuring that statements are reconciled regularly; assisting the wider team in resolving queries and improving processes.

The successful candidate must possess good organisational, time management and communication skills, as well as being proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Please refer to the job description and person specification to ensure that you have the necessary skills and experience to apply for the post.

Main duties of the job

To raise invoices promptly and accurately on receipt of valid authorisation by using the eFinancials accounts receivable system.o Check backing documentation on invoice requests and refer to AR manager if there is a query.o To update and set up customer accounts on receipt of authorised paperwork from the AR manager.o To check VAT on invoices is correctly marked for recovery where appropriate.o To scan invoices and back up documentation as requiredo To file photocopy and fax documents as required.o To undertake mailing of invoices and associated back-upo Responsibility for credit control on assigned accounts and ensuring that collection targets are met.o Chase debt through letters and calls as laid out in the Trust debt collection processes and flow charts and maintain records of chasing actions.o To deal with challenging debt collection including debt owed by patient guardians, those not entitled to NHS treatment, and staff overpayment recovery.o To deal with the above debtors who refuse to pay debt and achieve collection of debt through, tracing missing debtors, negotiation with debtors and potentially scheduled payment programs.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.