Finance Officer - Accounts Payable | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in York is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time role in their Accounts Payable Team. You will process invoices and reconcile statements while providing financial support to staff and suppliers. The position offers generous benefits, including NHS pension and relocation support.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday package

Relocation package

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in processing invoices and accounts payable.
• Ability to investigate outstanding invoices.
• Strong communication skills for advising staff and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices for payment accurately and timely.
• Reconcile suppliers’ statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with financial information for senior managers.

Skills

Invoice processing

Reconciliation

Financial advice

VAT knowledge

Job description

Overview

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Financial Services Accounts Payable Team on a full-time basis. We are a dedicated team who are committed to providing a high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• The processing of invoices for payment on the computerised accounting system, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and ensuring VAT is correctly accounted for.
• The reconciliation of suppliers’ statements & investigating outstanding invoices.
• To assist in achieving the Better Payment Practise Code (BPPC) targets as set by the DoH.
• To provide assistance and advice to suppliers regarding routine and complex queries on invoices received or payments made.
• To provide financial and non-financial assistance and advice to other staff and senior managers throughout the Trust.
• Regular occasions that involve travelling to work with the Accounts Payable (AP) Team based at Scarborough Hospital.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

Previous applicants within 6 months need not apply.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd.

We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE‑ Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025.