Job summary
Reporting to the Treasury Services Manager, the post holder will manage the Accounts Payable function within Treasury Services, ensuring that suppliers' goods receipt notes, invoices and credit notes are processed and paid promptly and accurately in accordance with the Trusts Financial Governance arrangements.
The post holder will lead a friendly and supportive team. They will be closely working with clinical and operational colleagues to support a first-class Finance team to ensure we provide the best possible care to patients and deliver the best value for money. An effective working knowledge of IT packages and MS Windows, and strong numerical and team working skills are essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines are vital.
Main duties of the job
Assigning work accordingly to the AP team
Providing financial training and procedure documents for finance and non-finance staff within the Trust.
Assisting in the design of suitable processes and controls to safeguard the Trust's cash, anddeliver the best service to suppliers and Trust staff.
Developing systems and implementing change to improve efficiency.
Maintaining Accounts Payable procedure notes for internal use and across the Trust
Analysing variances, monitoring and reporting on KPIs and outcomes
Leading on the agreement of balances process (creditors) for financial services
E Ensuring BPPC payment targets are met
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Accounts Payable Transaction Manager position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Accounts Payable Transaction Manager position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Professional Accounting Qualification (AAT level 4 or equivalent) or 10 years relevant experience at a senior level.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of participating in CPD and personal development
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Significant successful management experience in a financial accounting environment.
- Good working knowledge of NHS bodies and activities.
Desirable
- A proven track record of cash management, budget management, financial planning and reporting, and analysis of performance data
- Experience of managing complex projects across an organisation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels both within the organisation and externally
- Significant analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to interpret highly complex financial reports
- Politically astute with an ability to deal sensitively with confidential information and situations
- In-depth knowledge of financial systems, financial control and financial procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated and professional individual able to work to complex and changing priorities and within strict deadlines
- An effective team leader who is able to manage, support and motivate staff
- Effective communicator who can engage with a wide variety of people at all levels both within the organisation and externally
Other Requirements
Essential
- Required to work autonomously within the Trust, interpreting organisational and occupational policies
- Flexible approach to office conditions with a requirement to travel across hospital sites and adapt appropriately
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Professional Accounting Qualification (AAT level 4 or equivalent) or 10 years relevant experience at a senior level.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of participating in CPD and personal development
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Significant successful management experience in a financial accounting environment.
- Good working knowledge of NHS bodies and activities.
Desirable
- A proven track record of cash management, budget management, financial planning and reporting, and analysis of performance data
- Experience of managing complex projects across an organisation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels both within the organisation and externally
- Significant analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to interpret highly complex financial reports
- Politically astute with an ability to deal sensitively with confidential information and situations
- In-depth knowledge of financial systems, financial control and financial procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated and professional individual able to work to complex and changing priorities and within strict deadlines
- An effective team leader who is able to manage, support and motivate staff
- Effective communicator who can engage with a wide variety of people at all levels both within the organisation and externally
Other Requirements
Essential
- Required to work autonomously within the Trust, interpreting organisational and occupational policies
- Flexible approach to office conditions with a requirement to travel across hospital sites and adapt appropriately
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Willow House, Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
