Accounts Payable Officer

Band 3 Accounts Payable Officer

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Accounts Payable Officer

• Band: Band 3 (£25,760 to £27,476 per year)

• Location: Regent Court, near Five Ways, Birmingham, B15 1NU (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working

• Closing Date: 2nd August 2026

• Reference Number: 304-1101272

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic Band 3 Accounts Payable Officer to join the Trust's busy Purchase Ledger Department based at Regent Court.

In this role, you will be an integral part of a dedicated finance team responsible for processing supplier payments within agreed timeframes, reconciling supplier statements, and resolving payment and invoice queries for internal staff and external suppliers alike.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Invoice & Payment Processing: Accurately and efficiently process supplier invoices and payments within established departmental timeframes.

• Statement Reconciliations: Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations to maintain up-to-date and accurate ledger accounts.

• Query Resolution: Handle telephone and email enquiries, communicating directly and professionally with suppliers and Trust staff to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.

• Deadline Management: Plan and prioritize tasks effectively to meet tight month-end and operational deadlines while working with minimal supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, demonstrating strong foundational numeracy and literacy.

Experience (Essential)

• Computerized accounts payable experience and strong financial reconciliation skills.

• Familiarity with standard accounts payable processes and procedures.

• (Desirable: Knowledge of NHS systems, ECDL, or accounting software like Sage 1000 and Microsoft Office applications).

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).

• Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.