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The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

The Pharmacy Invoicing and Accounts Clerk will be an integral member of the Pharmacy Procurement team, providing financial, invoicing and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the service.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Checking and processing pharmaceutical invoices and credit notes accurately using the WellSky/JAC pharmacy stock control system.

• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding invoices, credit notes, pricing discrepancies and other financial queries.

• Liaising with pharmaceutical suppliers, Pharmacy colleagues and the Trust Finance team to resolve invoice, payment and account queries.

• Running routine reports and monitoring outstanding financial transactions to ensure pharmacy records remain accurate and up to date.

• Managing Off Contract Claims, ensuring claims are completed accurately and within required timescales, and monitoring reimbursement of income owed to the Trust.

• Maintaining spreadsheets and other records to support financial monitoring, reconciliation and reporting.

• Supporting electronic invoice reconciliation through the Powergate EDI system.

• Maintaining supplier records and coordinating changes to supplier information, including referring changes to bank details for the appropriate financial checks.

• Maintaining effective paper and electronic filing systems and supporting the retrieval of procurement and financial documentation for internal and external audit requirements.

• Arranging supplier service review meetings, taking accurate minutes and communicating actions to relevant colleagues and supplier representatives.

• Providing administrative support to the Pharmacy Procurement and Homecare teams across the Trust, including providing cover during periods of staff leave or absence.

• Supporting the training and day-to-day development of new or less experienced members of staff where appropriate.

• Undertaking general administrative duties including responding to telephone and email enquiries, handling departmental post, booking prescriptions onto the Prescription Tracking System and maintaining stationery supplies.

• Planning and prioritising their own workload with minimal supervision to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial deadlines are achieved.

• Undertaking other reasonable duties to support the effective running of the Pharmacy Procurement service.

The role requires a high level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail, together with the ability to communicate effectively with Pharmacy colleagues, Finance teams and external suppliers. The successful candidate will be expected to manage competing priorities and investigate and resolve queries while working within established departmental procedures.

Job description

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

The Pharmacy Invoicing and Accounts Clerk will be an integral member of the Pharmacy Procurement team, providing financial, invoicing and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the service.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Checking and processing pharmaceutical invoices and credit notes accurately using the WellSky/JAC pharmacy stock control system.

• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding invoices, credit notes, pricing discrepancies and other financial queries.

• Liaising with pharmaceutical suppliers, Pharmacy colleagues and the Trust Finance team to resolve invoice, payment and account queries.

• Running routine reports and monitoring outstanding financial transactions to ensure pharmacy records remain accurate and up to date.

• Managing Off Contract Claims, ensuring claims are completed accurately and within required timescales, and monitoring reimbursement of income owed to the Trust.

• Maintaining spreadsheets and other records to support financial monitoring, reconciliation and reporting.

• Supporting electronic invoice reconciliation through the Powergate EDI system.

• Maintaining supplier records and coordinating changes to supplier information, including referring changes to bank details for the appropriate financial checks.

• Maintaining effective paper and electronic filing systems and supporting the retrieval of procurement and financial documentation for internal and external audit requirements.

• Arranging supplier service review meetings, taking accurate minutes and communicating actions to relevant colleagues and supplier representatives.

• Providing administrative support to the Pharmacy Procurement and Homecare teams across the Trust, including providing cover during periods of staff leave or absence.

• Supporting the training and day-to-day development of new or less experienced members of staff where appropriate.

• Undertaking general administrative duties including responding to telephone and email enquiries, handling departmental post, booking prescriptions onto the Prescription Tracking System and maintaining stationery supplies.

• Planning and prioritising their own workload with minimal supervision to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial deadlines are achieved.

• Undertaking other reasonable duties to support the effective running of the Pharmacy Procurement service.

The role requires a high level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail, together with the ability to communicate effectively with Pharmacy colleagues, Finance teams and external suppliers. The successful candidate will be expected to manage competing priorities and investigate and resolve queries while working within established departmental procedures.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Bedford?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is £25272.00 to £27476.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Bedford varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 5 open pharmacy vacancies from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Bedford?

PharmSee is currently tracking 10 active pharmacy vacancies in Bedford across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Bedford pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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