Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Team Leader

Location: Fulwood, Preston, office based

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.

If you're dynamic, focused have the vision to support our growth and the courage to tell us how we can be even better - come and join us!

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our finance team as we embark onto our next stage of continued growth.

We are looking for a forward-thinking, highly organised individual to join our finance team at our Head Office in Fulwood, Preston.

The successful candidate will ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices along with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team, acing as a first point of escalation for team members and helping drive team performance and development.

We are looking for someone who can:

Process all received supplier invoices whilst obtaining relevant documentation, authorisations and accurate nominal and department coding. Complete extensive reconciliations for supplier statements and report reconciliations for all outstanding invoices weekly and monthly. Management of all suppliers including collation of payment runs in line with credit limits ensuring smooth operation for business-critical providers. Review supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and correct coding at all times Serve as the main point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers, responding to queries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner. Continuously review and improve accounts payable processes, procedures and practices. Monitor invoice processing volumes and ensure SLAs and KPIs are achieved.

What you'll bring to the role:

Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Proficient in Finance Systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms Advanced Excel Skills Experience leading or supervising a finance team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why work for us?

25 days plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Company Bonus Scheme Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Blue light Card- 100's of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Great team and working environment Medicash - health cash plan Gym membership discount

About CHEC

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care - free at the point of care.

CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics - operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.

CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person