Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable

Job overview

Working mainly within the Accounts Payable department processing invoices for the payment of suppliers. Occasional working within the Accounts Receivable department to help support the service at busy times.

Main duties of the job

Main responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Scanning all invoices received to the Oracle financial system
• Processing all invoices received electronically on the Oracle financial system
• Communicating with relevant staff to ensure all invoices are promptly approved or the goods/service are receipted ready for payment
• Processing of supplier statements received
• Answering and resolving all supplier queries promptly

Any other duties as required from time to time

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Scanning all invoices received to the Oracle financial system
• Processing all invoices received electronically on the Oracle financial system
• Communicating with relevant staff to ensure all invoices are promptly approved or the goods/service are receipted ready for payment
• Processing of supplier statements received
• Answering and resolving all supplier queries promptly

Any other duties as required from time to time

Clinical Duties

• Required to assist patients / clients / relatives during incidental contacts.

Professional Duties

• Maintain confidentiality and security of personal information at all times.

• Ensure standard operating procedures and any legislative developments or changes in Trust policy and procedures are adhered to.

• Awareness of basic accounting principles and knowledge of key areas of legislation as it affects own finance area.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity in the production of financial information.

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.

Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.

• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.