Finance Officer
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to join our finance team. This role is ideal for an individual who is passionate about accuracy, efficiency, and financial operations.
The role will support the Cash Manager within the Cash Management team in providing a reliable and effective Cash Management service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust in respect of the accounts payable function.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities will include:
- Processing all Supplier invoices, including matching to Purchase Orders
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Chasing, organising and reconciling Supplier Statements
- Assisting with queries from the Trust
- Process the weekly payment run
- Dealing with the suppliers
- Month end reporting
- Adhoc duties as and when required
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar area within either the NHS or the private sector.
Qualifications
Essential
- Studying towards AAT or equivalent or equivalent finance experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of finance processes and procedures in a similar area
- Able to communicate internally with various levels of management and Ability to communicate with partner organisations
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload 5. Excellent IT skills in particular Excel and Word
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Agresso Accounting System or other finance systems
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers, with regards to complex issues
- Good Analytical Skills
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
United Kingdom
