Accounts Payable Officer

A great opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Officer within our Finance Department based at our Trust Headquarters in Southall. The post holder will assist the Accounts Payable Manager in the delivery of a strong financial service to The Trust., The main responsibilities of the role will be to manage supplier accounts on the Trust Purchase ledger, ensuring that all invoices and credit notes are processed correctly and in line with Trust procedures.

To be the key point of contact in Central Finance for all internal and external customers including all Trust suppliers. To respond to queries in a timely manner.

To assist the Trust in achieving its statutory target of Public Sector Payment Policy.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an Accounts Payable role within the NHS.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.