If you enjoy making things happen and are an inspirational leader with a customer centred approach, apply now!
The role of P2P Officer sits within the wider Accounts Receivable and Purchase to Pay Team delivering Business Administration Services (Finance) to internal and external customers and suppliers.
In this role, you will also support the Purchase to Pay Manager in delivering transformation and improvement activities within Purchase to Pay.
After an initial period of in-person training, you will be expected to work a minimum of one day a week at County Hall, Lewes so please ensure you are able to meet this requirement
Please note that this role does not support visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.
- Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, analyse information, and work accurately to deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team, adapt positively to change, and remain effective under pressure.
- Experience of working in a Purchase to Pay, finance, or similar administrative environment, including processing transactions using computerised systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word, with an understanding of data protection requirements and the importance of confidentiality.
To succeed in this role you’ll need to be a confident communicator with a real passion for delivering awesome customer service in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Your ability to remain calm under pressure whilst working to tight deadlines within a team environment will be essential.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement addressing how you meet the following points in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
- Communication, Customer Service and Relationship Management
Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of audiences, provide excellent customer service, respond appropriately to customer needs, and build positive working relationships across teams and services. - Planning, Organisation and Problem Solving
Your ability to plan and manage a varied workload, meet competing deadlines, analyse and interpret financial information, and apply practical solutions to problems while maintaining high standards. - Leadership and Team Working
Your ability to work collaboratively, supervise and motivate staff, and contribute positively to achieving shared team and service objectives. - Adaptability and Decision Making
Your ability to work effectively under pressure, adapt positively to change, consider wider business implications, and take appropriate action to support customers, suppliers and services. - Technical and Systems Knowledge
Your ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word, together with experience of processing financial or similar transactions using computerised systems. - Professional Knowledge and Compliance
Your knowledge of Purchase to Pay processes, Data Protection requirements, records retention principles, and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Interviews will take place in person at ESCC County Hall, Lewes, week commencing 14th September 2026.
If you are unavailable on the date offered, please let us know and we may be able to arrange a convenient or alternative interview date.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.
Contact Details:
East Sussex County Council Recruitment Team
