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Job summary

Main area
Finance
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 25 hours per week
Job ref
370-ADM3FIN-1512-A
Employer
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Warrington Hospital
Town
Warrington
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/07/2025 23:59

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Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Financial Accounts Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our Financial Services Team. We are looking for a confident and flexible individual looking to develop their career in NHS finance.

This role is part of the Finance directorate which is accredited at level 3 Skills Development Network and Future Focused Finance for achieving high levels of performance and consistent good practice in finance skills development in the Northwest. We pride ourselves on our financial standards and commitment to continuous staff development.

Working within the Financial Services Team you will be responsible for providing accounts payable support to the AP/AR Manager and other teams across the Trust. Working with our Shared Service (NHS SBS) and other external organisations and suppliers.

You must be educated to GCSE level maths and english and have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, experience of computerised financial systems would be desirable. In addition, the ability to work to strict deadlines is essential. Applicants should be numerate, a strong communicator and able to communicate with staff, other NHS bodies, shared service provision and suppliers.

We offer flexible working including hybrid after a period of training and induction.

Main duties of the job

Processing of supplier payments. 

Urgent payments to suppliers. 

Managing the Trusts Non Purchase Orders queries. 

Completing Agreement of Balances (AOB) exercise.

Completing National Fraud Initiative (NFI) exercise. 

Completion of Top 15 Aged Creditors each month for internal reporting.

Liaising with third party providers (NHS Shared Business Services) as well as internally across the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff.  We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system.  Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide support to the AP/AR Manager in respect of accounts payable. To provide advice and support to service users across the Trust in all matters relating to accounts payable. Completing month end and year end tasks in relation to accounts payable. 

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Microsoft Office and in particular Excel.
  • GCSE Maths and English.
  • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
  • Strong Planning, organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work under own initiative, prioritise and work to deadlines

Qualifications

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in the finance department of a NHS organisation.
  • Part qualified AAT or equivalent experience.
  • Qualified AAT or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Math and English (9-7 or A-C)
  • MS Excel
  • Excellent communication / Customer Service Skills
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills
  • Demonstrate being able to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
  • Part Qualified AAT or equivalent experience
  • Experience of working in a finance department

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Critchley
Job title
AP/AR Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01925 662902
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