Part-Time Finance Officer — Payables/Data Mastery

Working for Essex; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Part Time Finance Officer within the Supplier Maintenance Team (P2P) in Chelmsford. The role involves maintaining payee data, ensuring accurate supplier records and secure payments, with a 22.2-hour week across three regular days.

The successful candidate will work on data verification, GDPR compliant record-keeping, and respond to complex queries, contributing to efficient P2P processes and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Educated to RQF level 3 (A level) including English and Mathematics.
• Knowledge of P2P systems and accounts payable / e-invoicing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and experience in data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for ECC payments and payments processing.
• Maintain payee records with GDPR compliant data management.
• Verify bank account information to prevent fraudulent payments.
• Support P2P team with complex queries and process improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

P2P knowledge

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

RQF level 3 (A level) incl English & Maths

Tools

Oracle

P2P systems

Data Transparency

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Part Time Finance Officer within the Supplier Maintenance Team (P2P) in Chelmsford. The role involves maintaining payee data, ensuring accurate supplier records and secure payments, with a 22.2-hour week across three regular days.

The successful candidate will work on data verification, GDPR compliant record-keeping, and respond to complex queries, contributing to efficient P2P processes and financial controls.