We are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our UK&I Finance team on a permanent basis. This role will be based at our Whitley office on a hybrid basis (2-3 days in the office per week).
Main Purpose of Role:
As an Accounts Payable Assistant at Tunstall Healthcare, the main responsibilities of the role are to ensure that supplier invoices are authorised and approved in accordance with Company policy and that creditors are paid within their agreed terms of payment.
The Ideal candidate:
To be successful in this role we re looking for someone with experience of working in a similar role and have data entry and MS Excel skills along with knowledge of good Accounts Payable processes and good communication skills.
What we offer:
Competitive salary,
25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata),
Ability to buy holidays,
Contributory pension,
An enhanced maternity/paternity entitlement
Volunteer day to support a cause you are passionate about,
Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Verlingue’ that include things like: free eye tests, retail discounts,
A subsidised on-site canteen,
EAP WeCare service - including a 24/7 online GP and mental health counselling service,
Boost your learning and growth through access to a Talent Library with over 800 courses,
Free car parking,
A warm and welcoming team environment and a chance to build a rewarding career.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Ensure approval of all suppliers accounts in line with Company Policy
Ensure all invoices are checked for arithmetic, legality, agreement to an approved purchase order; correct accounting for VAT; correct accounts coding and cost centre charging
Ensure all invoices are authorised at the relevant level
Process invoices against purchase orders and ensure purchase orders are closed on IFS and that any differences are thoroughly investigated and corrected where appropriate
Ensure that all payments are on time and within the agreed supplier terms
Ensure that all returns of goods, price queries and credit notes are processed appropriately and speedily, to ensure that invoices are not paid in error
Ensure that all supplier queries are resolved as quickly as possible and that the supplier is fully informed of any reasons for withholding payment
To ensure that the purchase ledger function continues to run effectively during periods of holiday and absence
Ensure that supplier statements are reconciled monthly
Work with all areas of the business to develop a seamless and efficient purchase to pay process
Special projects as requested by the UK & Ops Financial Controller
Other ad hoc duties relating to the AP ledger as requested by AP Team leader
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Previous experience in a similar role
Previous experience in the production of payments to suppliers
Strong data entry skills
Good numeracy skills
Good Excel skills
Basic knowledge of Accounts Payable process
Good communication skills
Required competencies
Ability to use their own initiative to resolve problems and work as part of a team
Results driven – committed to meeting and exceeding expectations
Good attention to detail
Customer focused – delivers a high level of customer service both internally within Tunstall and externally to suppliers
Resilient when facing challenges, remaining positive at all times
A bit about us:
Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider.
We’re passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of 3,000+ people provide lifesaving and life changing technology and services to millions of customers across 18 different countries.
At Tunstall you’ll find a place where you’re valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at each step. From our open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes, through to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.
Each Tunstall colleague has a superpower… they’re unique. No one else is them, and we think that’s special. Come and join our mission and be part of our team, our One Tunstall team