Job summary We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. This role is perfect for a positive, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about making a difference in NHS Finance. As a vital part of our team, you will help drive value for patients and taxpayers, supporting the delivery of quality healthcare services. Join our award-winning FinanceSFH team We are passionate about advancing NHS Finance to deliver exceptional support for patient care and value for taxpayers. As the first Finance function in the East Midlands to achieve Future Focused Finance (FFF) Level 3 Accreditation, we take pride in setting high standards and supporting both individual and departmental growth. Our recent recognitions include East Midlands 2022 Large Finance Team of the Year and SFH 2022 Staff Excellence winners. Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 214-CEN-6750651 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Knowledge Requirements. Essential Basic computer keyboard skills Good numerical and verbal skills Good analytical skills Desirable Experience of using accounting and spreadsheet packages Qualifications Essential Good secondary education. ECDL level or working to achieve this NVQ level 3 /AAT Intermediate level ECDL level or working to achieve this Further Training Essential Willing to undertake training as applicable in respect of IT training needs, statutory regulations and department processes Desirable Willing to study for a relevant qualification Experience Essential Previous experience of working in an office environment Previous experience of dealing with internal and external employees/customers of the service Team Working Desirable Previous finance experience Contractual Requirements Essential Full time Flexible working hours Desirable Ability to work flexibly to reflect the workload of the department Person Specification Knowledge Requirements. Essential Basic computer keyboard skills Good numerical and verbal skills Good analytical skills Desirable Experience of using accounting and spreadsheet packages Qualifications Essential Good secondary education. ECDL level or working to achieve this NVQ level 3 /AAT Intermediate level ECDL level or working to achieve this Further Training Essential Willing to undertake training as applicable in respect of IT training needs, statutory regulations and department processes Desirable Willing to study for a relevant qualification Experience Essential Previous experience of working in an office environment Previous experience of dealing with internal and external employees/customers of the service Team Working Desirable Previous finance experience Contractual Requirements Essential Full time Flexible working hours Desirable Ability to work flexibly to reflect the workload of the department Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)