Accounts Payable Analyst

CHEC; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Purchase Ledger Analyst, where your skills will contribute to enhancing financial processes and supplier relationships. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on accuracy and efficiency, supporting the organization's growth in community healthcare services. You will be integral to managing the purchase ledger department, processing invoices, and ensuring smooth financial operations. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger roles with high accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices ensuring accurate coding and documentation.
• Manage payment runs and supplier relationships efficiently.
• Support month-end reporting and maintain workflow control.

Skills

Purchase Ledger Experience

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Adaptability to New Systems

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Job summary

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 eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you're dynamic, focused, and have the vision to support our growth and the courage to tell us how we can be even better - come and join us!

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Analyst to join us at our Head Office in Fulwood, Preston. As a Purchase Ledger Analyst, you will be responsible for all aspects of Purchase Ledger. This includes processing invoices into Business Central, requesting and allocating relevant documentation and authorisations. You will manage supplier relationships, coordinate payment runs in line with credit limits, and support the enhancement of our P2P system with Continia scanning solutions, including testing and implementation phases.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to ophthalmology and gastroenterology care. We operate a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics, collaborating with NHS colleagues to offer patients vital procedures and achieve excellent clinical outcomes. We are expanding our community healthcare services across England, including ENT and Dermatology. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, adhering to all safeguarding policies and standards, including DBS checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Process supplier invoices into Business Central, ensuring all documentation and authorisations are obtained, with accurate coding.
2. Perform reconciliations of supplier statements and report on outstanding invoices weekly and monthly.
3. Process expense forms in accordance with company policy.
4. Organise and prioritize payment runs to maintain smooth operations, providing remittances and posting bank payments.
5. Manage a fast-paced accounts email inbox as the first point of contact for finance queries.
6. Support month-end deadlines with detailed reporting as required.
7. Organize workflow and diarise responsibilities to ensure timely completion and full control of the purchase ledger department.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger role.
• Support and implement change effectively.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize and schedule work independently.

Additional requirements

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check. Applications from those requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. From 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence if they have lived abroad for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Employer details

Employer name: CHEC

Address: CHEC Preston, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9WT

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