Purchase to Pay (P2P) Assistant

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

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy and supportive team, ensuring that supplier payments are processed accurately and efficiently while providing high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

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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