Job overview

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

• North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.

This will be the case for 7 calendar days from: 31/03/2026 to 06/04/2026 following this the vacancy will be open externally.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of invoices for payment, raising of Debtors invoices on behalf of the Trust and issuing of petty cash encashment facilities

Maintaining the implementation of financial policies and procedures and ensuring they become an integral part of the way Purchase to Payment team functions 

Main duties of the job

To keep the Creditors Team Leader appraised of significant issues relevant to the post.

To provide an excellent service to all relevant users and to undertake all associated duties in line with expected professional standards.

Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of invoices for payment / raising of invoices for healthcare contracts. Periodic charges and other supplies of goods and services with agreed timescales and responding to queries professionally and courteously. Checking that they are a proper charge upon the Trust and after all relevant checks and safeguards have been made; ensure that the correct financial codes are applied and authorised signatories. 

Responsible for overseeing the provision of petty cash encashment facilities and informing the supervisors once all completed so the Caxton Card can be topped back up to the petty cash claim that has been submitted.

Close liaison with other departments in respect of information required for billing purposes.

Process invoices for payment to ensure the Trust achieves its Public Sector Payment Policy target of 95% for invoices to be paid within 30 days.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.