LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: UP TO 3 MONTHS

Are you an experienced AP professional with strong Excel skills and a background in financial systems? We’re looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team and support the delivery of a high-quality, accurate, and timely payment service.

YOU’LL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data validation).
• Extensive experience with computerised general ledger systems – Agresso experience highly desirable.
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise tasks effectively, and remain calm under pressure during busy periods.
  This role may require you to show evidence of vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years relevant experience.

• Liaise with suppliers to ensure invoices and credit notes are received correctly and contain all necessary information for prompt payment.
• Work closely with budget holders to secure timely authorisation of invoices and credit notes, resolving any disputes promptly.
• Help the Trust meet its Better Payment Practice Code target of paying invoices within 30 days.
• Regularly reconcile supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure correct application of NHS VAT rules on all invoices and credit notes.
• Provide occasional cover in our Cashiers Office.
• Perform any other duties appropriate to the role and grade.