Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger, Bicester
Client:
South Central Ambulance Service NHS
Location:
Bicester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
929be0f3ea0e
Job Views:
12
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
South Central Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking to recruit a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Purchase Ledger Assistant.
The successful applicant will need to have a calm and professional manner, excellent attention to detail, strong keyboard skills, and the ability to work within a team environment.
Main duties of the job
* Inputting suppliers’ invoices into the Trust’s computerised Purchase Order system.
* Operating the purchase ledger payments system.
* Managing BACS payment system for accounts payable.
* Dealing with supplier queries via telephone and email, reviewing supplier statements.
* Ensuring correct recovery of VAT in accordance with HMRC guidance.
Working for our organisation
Benefits we offer:
* 27 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
* Access to professional development opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.
* Occupational Health support and Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS discounts in over 200 stores, including holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, and clothing.
About Us
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency, urgent care, non-emergency healthcare services, and commercial logistics services.
We serve Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Sussex, with a population of over 7 million and over 500,000 urgent calls annually. Our staff includes 4,551 employees and over 1,100 volunteers, operating 24/7.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Maintaining an efficient filing system for all payment documents.
* Liaising with budget holders to resolve queries.
* Ensuring timely processing of outstanding invoices.
* Appropriate coding and authorization of payments.
* Monthly closure and reconciliation of the purchase ledger and report generation.
* Assisting with miscellaneous office duties as directed by the Financial Services Manager, including support during staff absences.
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