Job summary
- Main area
- Accounts Payable
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 043-AC075-0525
- Employer
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Companies House
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £24,433 - £26,060 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Accounts Payable Officer
Band 3
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has an exciting opportunity in our Accounts Payable Department. We are looking for an Accounts Payable Officer who is enthusiastic, organised and efficient to join the Accounts Payable Team based at Companies House in Cardiff. The post holder will be responsible for resolving invoice queries and responding to queries from both internal and external sources.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to resolve often complex and aged supplier invoice queries in line with Health Board/Trust Financial Procedures and Standing Financial Instructions and in accordance with operational timetables and deadlines, ensuring that VAT and Construction Industry tax requirements are correctly applied.
To investigate, resolve and respond to complex and/or sensitive queries from Suppliers, other Departments within the Health Board/Trust and other Finance Department Staff, and to provide advice and guidance to others regarding the application of Accounts Payable related policies and procedures.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Other
Essential criteria
- Team Worker
- Customer Orientated
- Organised and methodical approach to work. Self Motivated
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Aptitude & Abiltities
Essential criteria
- Proficient computer skills, Excel and Word
- Accurate and efficient standard keyboard skills
- Well developed communication and inter-personal skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in a team
- Working in an office environment
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- AAT /NVQ level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Financial systems and packages
- Understanding of technical accounting procedures
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent
- Customer Service Training
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
- Oracle FMS
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ceriann Clatworthy
- Job title
- Accounts Payable Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921501141
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