Job overview
The post holder will support the Accounts Payable Team in processing supplier invoices whilst undertaking a Level 3 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship.
The post holder will work as a team enabling administration duties to be completed in line with given timetables. All duties are to be carried out in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions and internal office procedures. ___________________________________________________________________
Main duties of the job
- Assist in processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes using the Trust's Finance System.
- Learn to match supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes.
- Assist in ensuring invoices are processed within statutory payment deadlines to support Better Payment Practice Code (BPPC) compliance.
- Learn to check supplier details, VAT treatment, coding and invoice accuracy before processing.
- Assist with processing urgent and ad-hoc payments under supervision.
- Support supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Respond to routine supplier and departmental enquiries, escalating complex issues where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records within the purchase ledger diary system.
- Assist with filing, scanning, post distribution and other administrative duties.
- Participate in month-end activities and other finance team tasks as required.
- Attend apprenticeship training and complete coursework within agreed timescales.
- Demonstrate the Trust Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Collaboration and Integrity in all aspects of work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
TBC
Essential
- AAT L2 or equivalent Essential
Desirable
- • Accurate Keyboard skills • Able to work with written procedures.
- • Use of computer systems • Data input to Finance System with speed and accuracy. • Working to timetables
- • Flexible attitude • Willingness to work as part of a team
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This advert is for Accounts Payable Apprentice with Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust in The Railings. The advertised salary is £15,600 Per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 18 months (Apprenticeship). The application deadline is 25 Aug 2026.
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