Financial Accounts Assistant

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our Financial Services Team. We are looking for a confident and flexible individual looking to develop their career in NHS finance.

This role is part of the Finance directorate which is accredited at level 3 Skills Development Network and Future Focused Finance for achieving high levels of performance and consistent good practice in finance skills development in the Northwest. We pride ourselves on our financial standards and commitment to continuous staff development.

Working within the Financial Services Team you will be responsible for providing accounts payable support to the AP/AR Manager and other teams across the Trust. Working with our Shared Service (NHS SBS) and other external organisations and suppliers.

You must be educated to GCSE level maths and english and have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, experience of computerised financial systems would be desirable. In addition, the ability to work to strict deadlines is essential. Applicants should be numerate, a strong communicator and able to communicate with staff, other NHS bodies, shared service provision and suppliers.

We offer flexible working including hybrid after a period of training and induction.

Main duties of the job

Processing of supplier payments.

Urgent payments to suppliers.

Managing the Trusts Non Purchase Orders queries.

Completing Agreement of Balances (AOB) exercise.

Completing National Fraud Initiative (NFI) exercise.

Completion of Top 15 Aged Creditors each month for internal reporting.

Liaising with third party providers (NHS Shared Business Services) as well as internally across the Trust.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.