Job Introduction
2 x 8 month fixed-term contract 1 x 12 month fixed-term contract Do you enjoy working in a customer centred environment?
This role sits within the Accounts Receivable and Procure to Pay Team who are part of the Business Administration Service and who are responsible for creating supplier records, purchase orders and inputting goods receipts for the County Council.
As a Purchase to Pay Assistant you will be responsible for ensuring that payments to suppliers/vendors are completed promptly and efficiently. Providing excellent customer service and appropriate advice and guidance to County Council staff and customers including suppliers and providers.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
Create supplier records within SAP
Create and change purchase orders
Input goods receipts
Ensure that payments are accurate and on time
Deal with queries arising from the payment of invoices
We are looking for someone who is customer centred with communication skills and who has a high level of numeracy skills with experience of Microsoft office. You will have the ability to manage tight deadlines with an adaptable and flexible approach.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your CV and cover letter be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests Interviews will take place in-person at County Hall, Lewes. If this sounds like the job for you then we can offer you an agile working pattern with a hybrid of office and home working within a committed team. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Vicki Richardson, Head of Business Administration at vicki.richardson@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call. For a team that supports you
Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above. Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company Information East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.