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.