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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Purchase to Pay Officer - **Company:** East Sussex County Council - **Location:** Lewes, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Computerised Systems - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb9534f98fddcb5747ac36bcdb5844cf0b/eaa ## About the Role * 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. ## Description Are you looking to begin your journey in Purchase to Pay? If so, join us as a Payment Officer in a department that will recognise and reward you for demonstrating an 'Epic attitude' - using your Expertise, Passion and Innovation to deliver the highest quality work to support our Customers. 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. You will be responsible for ensuring that payments to suppliers/vendors are completed promptly and effectively in accordance with County Council policies, procedures, systems and legislative requirements. This role requires you to support the Purchase to Pay Team Leader with governance and administration responsibilities relating to the management and processing of financial transactions in relation to Purchasing and Accounts Payable, specifically, the creation of purchase orders and goods receipting and the raising of invoices, credit notes via various sources effectively and efficiently. 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. 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