Job overview
Contribute to the overall day to day performance of the P2P Team.
P2P information is processed in accordance with procedures. Enquiries and queries are investigated with appropriate assistance and advice given as required. Maintenance of a high standard of service measured by customer satisfaction levels. Efficient and effective processing of P2P transactions from purchase requisitions to invoice payments.
Main duties of the job
Prepare and process purchase requisitions and accounts payable invoices and credit notes in line with trust policies and procedures and statutory targets. Reconcile suppliers’ statements. Respond to routine queries from staff, customers and suppliers providing assistance & advice as required. Establish and maintain patient and service user financial information and transactions. Receipt and record all monies received. Input and upload adjustments to the general ledger in accordance with financial procedures and specified timescales. Complete monthly reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies. Create update and maintain accurate information systems using the finance system and other software packages. Monitor requisitions for suitability and process in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring accurate working in compliance with Trust procedures and European Regulations on Public Sector Procurement
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description and Person Specification attached which details all the main responsibilities for the role advertised
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information from multiple source
- Extensive IT skills
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders including external partners and Service Users.
- Able to work as part of a team or individually
- Ability to prioritise and organise your own workload
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to react to changing requirement and needs, and remain customer focussed under pressure
- Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
- Evidence of self development
- Thorough understanding of basic accounting concepts and procurement principles
- Ability to remain customer focussed under pressure
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement – committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
- Accountability – taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
- Respect – how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
- Enthusiasm – demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
- Support – actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of bookkeeping, accounting concepts and procurement principles
- Working knowledge of spreadsheet applications
- Understanding of the system of accruals and prepayments
Desirable
- Understanding of the Oracle general ledger system.
- Knowledge of Mental Health/Learning Disability services
Experience
Essential
- At minimum of 1 years’ experience in a financial setting
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Previous cash handling experience
- Enhanced experience working knowledge of Microsoft applications in order to produce management reports and creating and editing excel spreadsheets
- Experience of control account reconciliations
- Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines
- Experience of using integrated purchase to pay ordering systems
- Experience of using Microsoft packages
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Experience and working knowledge of working within public sector procurement
- Financial experience within the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard including English Language and Mathematics
- Foundation Stage of Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply, or equivalent OR
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Working towards Graduate Diploma of Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply, or equivalent OR
- Working towards full AAT qualification, or equivalent
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This advert is for Procure 2 Pay Assistant with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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