Accounts Payable Clerk

We are supporting an NHS Organisation with the recruitment of an interim Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Officer.

Role: AP/AR Officer
Rate: £19.50 Umbrella per hour
Location: London - 1 day per week on site
Duration: 3 months initially 

The post holder will support in financial services in the ICB . The post holder plays an important role within the finance directorate and in the interface between the finance directorate and the rest of the organisation. They will assist on the operational work across the directorate; and support with ensuring plans are in place and delivered to achieve the strategy; underpinned by the delivery of short to medium term objectives. 

• The post holder will support the Managers within the Directorate to deliver effective financial management within the designated areas within the ICB. 
• The postholder will contribute to the efficient and effective management and operation of the finance function on a day-to-day basis; and will be capable of working to tight deadlines and able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including customers and internal staff across the organisation. 

The post holder will deputise for the Manager as required. The post holder may need to deputise for other members of the finance team as required. 

The post holder is required to have good technical abilities and excellent data manipulation and data analysis skills. We expect all finance staff to be qualified (Band 8A upwards) or willing to work towards qualification (up to and including Band 7). 

Main duties of the job

Some Key duties of the role  

• As Invoice Query Manager (IQM), responsible for managing the PO and non-PO workflows to enable the timely and accurate coding and authorisation of invoices
• Responsible for completing and reviewing supplier amendment and setup requests as necessary.
• Reconciling supplier statements and responding to supplier inquiries
• Responsible for raising authorised sales orders in Oracle ISFE
• Responsible for processing approved manual payments.
• Assists in the general duties of the financial services department.
• Responsible for aged debt recovery.
• Supports the Agreement of Balances exercise.
• Responsible for banking and receipting of all income received.
• Adhering to the processes and procedures within the department
• Support with internal and external audit requirements.
• Provides relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on financial, functional and information matters.
• Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested.