Purchase to Payments (P2P) Assistant

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Flexi-time

Pension 14.6% employer contribution

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is seeking a Purchase to Payments (P2P) Assistant in Aberystwyth to support the Procurement team and the Purchases to Payments Manager. The role requires a flexible, accurate approach to transactional tasks and bilingual duties in Welsh and English.

There is a hybrid working arrangement with a pro-rata salary between £26,427 and £26,847 per year, depending on hours. Training to reach Welsh language requirements is provided within two years of appointment.

Qualifications

• Duties conducted in Welsh and English; Welsh language skill target with support to reach standard within two years.
• Ability to undertake transactional tasks with accuracy using electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Purchases to Payments Manager in delivering procurement and payments services.
• Process financial transactions accurately using electronic systems and maintain timely payments.

Skills

Welsh language

Job description

Purchase to Payments (P2P) AssistantClosing date: 14/10/2026Reference: REQ10689937 hours / Permanent26,427 - 26,847 *Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth*All salary values are pro-rata.About the roleWe are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy procurement team to support the Purchases to Payments Manager in ensuring the Council has an effective and efficient procurement and payments service.The successful candidate must show flexibility and commitment in order to meet deadlines and timescales. Reliability and an ability to undertake transactional related tasks with accuracy using electronic systems are essential.The successful candidate will be expected to conduct duties in Welsh and English. A successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill would be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.Our offer to youWe are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found here.We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.Additional InformationJob Description and Person SpecificationTeam Ceredigion Information PackGet in touchFor further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Gwenan Hughes: 01970 633920 / [e-mail]: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.What we offerWork-life balanceLifestyle savings schemeGenerous employer pension schemeCycle to work schemeLearning and developmentWhere you'll workFinance and ProcurementWe ensure the Council remains financially resilient through careful and responsible monitoring of funds, effective corporate procurement, prompt and accurate payments of financial assessments/creditors and timely collection of local taxation/debts.Canolfan RheidolOur Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.AberystwythAberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.