Senior Finance Officer

1 month ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Business Services Authority Full time

The Senior Finance Officer role is essential in supporting the payments we make to various NHS schemes, including NHS Student Services, Social Work Bursaries and NHS Learning Support Fund.

Working as part of the Accounts Payable team within Corporate Finance, the Senior Finance Officer will play a key role in processing payments, maintaining accuracy and following strict procedures in line with anti fraud and VAT legislation.

What do we offer?

27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working

Flexi time

Career development

Active wellbeing and inclusion networks

Excellent pension

NHS Car lease scheme

Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts

Working as part of the Accounts Payable team within Corporate Finance, the Senior Finance Officer will play a key role in processing payments, ensuring they are accurate and paid within scheduled dates. The Senior Finance Officer should be comfortable working as part of a team as well as individually.

A key element of the role involves working with internal and external stakeholders and customers; therefore, the Senior Finance Officer will need a high level of communication and customer service skills to approach this role effectively.

Working as part of a team, the Senior Finance Officer will use their knowledge of purchase ledger to respond to queries submitted from both internal and external stakeholders and colleagues such as, outstanding payment queries, BACS rejects & recalls, correct VAT recovery and supplier enquiries relating to their accounts. The Senior Finance Officer will be expected to contribute to the ongoing review and development of the Accounts Payable function.

The Senior Finance Officer should be comfortable in adapting to regular changes to processes and improvements to technology.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into all areas of Corporate Finance for anyone with an interest in this business area.

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

 We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

 Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That’s why when you join us, you’ll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.

 As one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, we’re all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.

We are people connected to care.

**In this role, you are accountable for**:
Contributes to the delivery and maintenance of the purchase ledger function. Ensures that services are delivered in a timely manner, KPI’s are achieved within the relevant timescales and SLA’s are adhered to.

Routinely appraises work processes and procedures and contributes to the development and refinement of said processes.

Responsible for planning own work to achieve team objectives and ensure delivery of excellent customer service.

Contribute to the Accounts Payable & Ordering Function, ensuring;
Payment schedules are adhered to by supporting daily file uploads and performing BACS processes.

Producing relevant reports as required by various business areas.

Maintenance of spread sheets relating to BACS rejects/recalls and payment schedules.

Resolution of complex queries escalated by Finance Assistants, using expert knowledge in purchase ledger.

Ensure that purchase orders are created adhering to the Standing Financial Instructions and current Government frameworks.

Uses specialised knowledge to ensure the Authority utilises appropriate processes, procedures, SFI’s and policies to resolve complex queries.

Investigate and resolve complex enquiries providing assistance and help as required. Discuss sensitive and confidential information with customers and colleagues which may be contentious using specialist knowledge and expertise to understand and resolve any issues.

Input various manual payments into the purchase ledger ensuring they are correctly allocated to the correct bank accounts before the end of the current month. Assist the Financial Accounts banking team with any queries relating to these payments

Assist with developing, implementing and operating the Authority’s lease car scheme administration ensuring;
Vehicles are appropriately delivered and collected

Vehicles are appropriately insured and taxed

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