Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Reporting to: AP Supervisor
Contact: Temporary 1 year Full Time
About the company:
Beacon Hospital is one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe, with over 2,000 consultants, nurses and healthcare professionals. We provide 24-hour, world-class acute care services, including a comprehensive cancer centre, cardiology, emergency department, orthopaedics, women's and men's health, urology, vascular surgery, ENT, plastic surgery, neurology, health screening and general surgery.
This is an exciting time in the development of the hospital. We have received full planning permission to develop the adjacent Hotel premises and convert the building to become an expansion of the hospital facilities. This will increase our inpatient beds from 181 up to 251 and increase our operating theatres from 8 to 12. We will also be more than doubling the size of our Emergency Department and expanding our Oncology centre. We expect this work to commence before the end of 2024.
In early April 2024, the group was purchased in full by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) a European Infrastructure Fund from our current shareholders. MAM will be a long-term investor, keen to support the rapid expansion of hospital facilities.
The culture of the company is one of respect across all levels of the organisation. We have flexible working arrangements and are operating a hybrid working model in the finance team.
About the team:
The finance team plays an integral role within in the organisation and is responsible for all reporting to the Board and Senior Management as well as operating Payroll and Accounts Payable.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join our dynamic Finance team during a period of growth and expansion. As part of this role the person will also be involved in the implementation, testing and rollout of an accounts payable upgrade.
Key responsibilities:
- Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuing accuracy and timely payments
- Vendor reconciliations and payment management
- Monitoring Accounts Payable mailbox
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors to resolve payment issues and inquiries efficiently
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders such as procurement, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, projects etc
- Assist in external audits providing necessary document & evidence
- Assist with accounts payable upgrade
- Other relevant duties across the Finance team
Experience:
- 3+ years in a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable best practice & internal controls
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Experience in SAGE or similar ERP system desirable
Remuneration:
- Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Flexible working hours under a hybrid working model
- Private Health insurance Company Plan after 6 months
- Defined Contribution Pension scheme with company match
- Reduced rate Car Parking where available
This job description is an outline of current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. As the role develops in the Hospital this job description may be reviewed in light of possible new structures and changing needs of the Hospital.