Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Services department of a large acute Trust. The post holder will be part of a small team providing an efficient customer focused payments service to the Trust. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake various duties including data input, (scanning and registration) and dealing with queries from suppliers. The successful applicants will ideally have experience of purchase ledger in a Healthcare environment (or similar) and is or would like to be working towards an accounting qualification. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential together with the ability to deal with people at all levels. Main duties of the job You will need to be able to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, and must be able to prioritise a busy workload to adhere to the challenging Department of Health deadlines. You will need to be organised and methodical, be proactive to improve processes and support the development of the team as well as being committed to your own personal development. This is working within the Purchase Ledger team processing the Trust invoices ensuring adherence to Trust's policies and procedures and meeting key NHSE targets. This is for a full time position based at Unit F, Hermitage Lane. This role will require being in the office 3 days a week and working from home 2 days. Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-7049945-T1 Job locations Unit F, Hermitage Court Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9NT Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Studying for knowledge and experience to NVQ level 2 / AAT Foundation Level or equivalent. European Computer Driving licence (ECDL) or equivalent experience GCSE Mathematics Experience/Knowledge Essential Ideally experience of working within the Payables team required. Skills Essential Strong team working skills essential, commitment to supporting colleagues both within and external to finance. Make judgements relating to accounting treatments e.g. Accrual & Prepayments decisions. Ability to resolve routine queries and enquiries and report issues as required. Be able to recognise sensitive or confidential situations/information and react accordingly. Standard Keyboard Skills / Inputting data into computer Databases. The role requires the use of a PC almost continuously therefore accuracy and speed are essential. Ability to create & input data into financial spreadsheets is also required Desirable Knowledge of Trust systems (e.g. Integra) desirable. Basic knowledge of VAT is desirable Person Specification Qualifications Essential Studying for knowledge and experience to NVQ level 2 / AAT Foundation Level or equivalent. European Computer Driving licence (ECDL) or equivalent experience GCSE Mathematics Experience/Knowledge Essential Ideally experience of working within the Payables team required. Skills Essential Strong team working skills essential, commitment to supporting colleagues both within and external to finance. Make judgements relating to accounting treatments e.g. Accrual & Prepayments decisions. Ability to resolve routine queries and enquiries and report issues as required. Be able to recognise sensitive or confidential situations/information and react accordingly. Standard Keyboard Skills / Inputting data into computer Databases. The role requires the use of a PC almost continuously therefore accuracy and speed are essential. Ability to create & input data into financial spreadsheets is also required Desirable Knowledge of Trust systems (e.g. Integra) desirable. Basic knowledge of VAT is desirable 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Unit F, Hermitage Court Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9NT Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)