Purchase To Pay (P2P) Assistant

Adecco; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Purchase to Pay (P2P) Assistant to ensure timely processing of purchasing and payment transactions. This full-time role involves communicating with staff, suppliers, and maintaining accurate financial records. Essential skills include proficient ICT skills, strong numeracy, and excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused and able to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in basic office procedures and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to deliver clear advice in spoken English.
• Calm and adaptable in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate input of purchasing and payment requests.
• Assist with correcting errors and initiate recovery actions.
• Ensure invoices are paid by due dates and resolve queries.

Skills

Proficient ICT skills

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Customer-focused approach

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Adecco is pleased to be recruiting for a Purchase to Pay (P2P) Assistant on behalf of East Sussex County Council.

Contract Details

• Type: Temporary
• Pay: £13.05 per hour (PAYE) / £16.74 per hour (Umbrella)
• Location: County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE
• Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Role Overview

The P2P Assistant plays a key role within the Accounts Receivable and Purchase to Pay Team. You will ensure timely processing of purchasing and payment transactions while supporting customers with queries and maintaining accurate financial records. The role involves liaising with staff, suppliers, and service providers to support the smooth running of financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate input of purchasing and payment requests in line with financial regulations.
• Assist with identifying and correcting errors, including duplicate or over-payments, and initiate recovery actions where needed.
• Validate new vendor creation requests and ensure correct vendor selection for spending categories.
• Ensure invoices are paid by their due dates, resolving queries with suppliers and internal contacts.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external customer queries, delivering excellent customer service.
• General administrative support including filing, photocopying, scanning, preparing spreadsheets, gathering information, and assisting with reports and correspondence.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proficient ICT skills, particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice in spoken English.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience of basic office procedures, accurate record keeping, and working with data.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to adapt communication to suit the audience.
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable and flexible in a changing environment.

Apply Now

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will contact you to discuss progressing your application to the client.

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