An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the payments Team at Harrogate District NHS FT. The post covers all account payable related duties and provides a comprehensive and efficient payments service in a confidential and professional manner.

We are Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards level 2. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust's mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

The post holder will be required to work as part of a busy finance team within the Payments Section, managing their own workload, including the supervision of the Payments Team. The Payments Section provides services to the Trust and its wholly owned subsidiary Harrogate Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd.

Main duties of the job

Responsibility for the timely and accurate payment of all non-pay expenditure to suppliers and individuals, by adhering strictly to internal procedures and Department of Health instructions or equivalent.

Ability to resolve payment related problems, and suggest and implement appropriate corrective action by way of liaising with the Oracle (NEP) and communicating resolutions and enhancements to the Payments team in respect of the oracle software used to implement the accounts payable computer package.

• Management of the Creditors Payments Team

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for further information.

Please contact Kim Zamiteas at kim.zamiteas@nhs.net for more information.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NVQ 4 Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience of managing a Team

Desirable

• Experience within an NHS creditor payments office environment.
• Use of computerised Oracle payments system.
• VAT awareness

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

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