Accounts Payable Assistant - Trowbridge

Summary

The Accounts Payable team is a customer focused processing team tasked with ensuring all processing functions are carried out in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. The section is responsible for the processing of all supplier invoices (paper and electronic), volunteer/staff expenses, utility invoices and petty cash claims. 
We’re a charity but, make no mistake, we have our fingers firmly on the financial pulse. Because every penny of our profit goes back into our vital work, it’s crucial that we’re operating an excellent and efficient financial service to achieve our vision.
Internally this role is known as Accounts Payable Clerk.

What it's like to work here

We’re bigger than you think, we’re more complicated than we appear and we’re larger scale than you’d imagine. We’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. We’re for ever, for everyone and we really mean that. We don’t want to stop at 5.5 million members, and we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are already with us.

Your contractual location will be Epsom Court. We are currently operating a hybrid working schedule structured around three days in the office and two days working at a flexible location.

What you'll be doing

As part of the National Trust Accounts Payable team in the Finance Service Centre working from the office based in Trowbridge, you will be customer focused and responsible for processing all supplier invoices/credits, matching to purchase orders, plus other varied financial transactional processing, including volunteer/staff expenses and petty cash.
You will work across several systems and ensure that accurate processing and timely payments are made in compliance with National Trust policy, contracts, controls, and Service Level Agreements (SLA's).


Who we're looking for

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role. For this position were looking for someone who has:
•Experience in, and understanding of, Accounts Payable (Purchase to Pay - P2P) financial accounting practices and its impact on other areas•Strong numerical accuracy•Prioritisation skills, whilst also maintaining attention to detail •Ability work accurately with and interpret financial data•Ability to information gather•Adaptability in a fast-paced environment•Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and experience in the use of Finance ERP packages

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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