Job Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has an exciting opportunity in our Accounts Payable Department. We are looking for an Accounts Payable Officer who is enthusiastic, organised and efficient to join the Accounts Payable Team based at Alder House St Asaph. The post holder will be responsible for resolving invoice queries and responding to queries from both internal and external sources. We are currently working in line with the COVID-19 legislation and guidelines and have implemented home-working and safe onsite working regulations throughout the organisation. We are also looking at how we balance flexibility with community, and how we manage opportunities to learn from each other. The Accounts Payable Team promotes flexible working and encourages staff to work from home.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to resolve often complex and aged supplier invoice queries in line with Health Board/Trust Financial Procedures and Standing Financial Instructions and in accordance with operational timetables and deadlines, ensuring that VAT and Construction Industry tax requirements are correctly applied. To investigate, resolve and respond to complex and/or sensitive queries from Suppliers, other Departments within the Health Board/Trust and other Finance Department Staff, and to provide advice and guidance to others regarding the application of Accounts Payable related policies and procedures.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,433 to 26,060 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
043-AC116-0725
Job locations
Alder House
Alder Court
St Asaph
LL17 0JL
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• AAT /NVQ level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Financial systems and packages
• Understanding of technical accounting procedures

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Customer Service Training
• Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
• Oracle FMS

Experience
Essential

• Working in a team
• Working in an office environment

Aptitude & Abiltities
Essential

• Proficient computer skills, Excel and Word
• Accurate and efficient standard keyboard skills
• Well developed communication and inter-personal skills

Other
Essential

• Team Worker
• Customer Orientated
• Organised and methodical approach to work. Self Motivated

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• AAT /NVQ level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Financial systems and packages
• Understanding of technical accounting procedures

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Customer Service Training
• Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
• Oracle FMS

Experience
Essential

• Working in a team
• Working in an office environment

Aptitude & Abiltities
Essential

• Proficient computer skills, Excel and Word
• Accurate and efficient standard keyboard skills
• Well developed communication and inter-personal skills

Other
Essential

• Team Worker
• Customer Orientated
• Organised and methodical approach to work. Self Motivated

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker