Accounts Clerk

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) that requires a calm and professional demeanor, excellent attention to detail, and strong keyboard skills.

• Input suppliers' invoices into the Trust's computerized Purchase Order system.
• Operate the purchase ledger payments system and BACS payment system for accounts payable.
• Deal with and clear suppliers' queries and review supplier statements.
• Ensure correct and appropriate recovery of VAT where allowable by HMRC guidance.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 27 days' holiday entitlement, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to continual professional development and opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.
• Occupational Health support and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores.

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of emergency, urgent care, and non-emergency healthcare services, as well as commercial logistics services. We serve a population of over 7 million and answer over 500,000 urgent calls a year.

• Maintain an efficient filing system for all payment documents.
• Liaise with budget holders to resolve queries where required.
• Ensure timely flow of outstanding invoices from budget holders.
• Ensure appropriate coding and authorisation of all payments.
• Closure and reconciliation of monthly purchase ledger and production of reports.
• Assist with miscellaneous office duties as directed by the Financial Services Manager.