P2P Administrator - 6 month FTC

Role: This role is a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract initially.

The OVO Group’s purpose is to drive progress towards net zero carbon living. To reach Plan Zero, we need everyone to come together - not just as customers buying energy, but as members with a common goal. As part of this ambitious plan, our goal is to become the ‘Leading Employer in the UK’ by 2030. If you think you could be the talent we’re looking for, then come and join the adventure!

We launched in 2009 with a mission to change energy for the better. Since then, we’ve welcomed over a million members, planted a million trees, and set our sights on helping save the planet.

As a Group, we’re working to become a net zero carbon business by 2030, while helping our OVO Energy members halve their carbon footprints at the same time. 

Green energy and technology are great tools to fight the climate crisis with. But it’s people power that will rewrite history.  

So we’re building a zero carbon team inside and out. Of people who share our values, feel inspired by our mission, and want to make change happen. When you work for OVO, it’s not just a job. It’s the work of a lifetime. And we want the sharpest minds to help. 

Up for the challenge? 

Where in the world of OVO will I be working? 

Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, you’ll be working as part of the Accounting & Reporting Team within OVO Retail’s wider Finance team.

The Accounting & Reporting team is responsible for ensuring OVO’s resources are directed, supervised and measured in an accurate and timely manner and to maintain a ‘No Surprises Environment’.

It’s an exciting time to join the team following OVO’s acquisition of SSE Retail as we’re integrating both businesses, working to deliver an outstanding Financial Control service.

What will I be doing?

This is a new role to help drive efficiency in the Purchase to Pay process and raise awareness about problem areas to the relevant partners, working with them for solutions. You will be working across Accounts Payable, Procurement, the Finance business partners and the wider Buyer community.

Although quite administrative, this role provides good exposure to many different areas of Finance and the Procurement process within OVO and could provide a great first step for someone who is looking for a career within Finance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up new suppliers, ready for invoicing within our Workday system
• Looking after supplier data, inactivating unused suppliers, cleanse data and remove duplicates, reviewing payment terms and contracts.
• Flagging broken approval routes and approval route changes
• Reviewing and maintaining the buyer community access rights
• Delivering PO training to support the business’ buyers
• Correcting POs with terminated buyers
• Reporting problem buyers / areas to senior management
• Supporting on the creation of a Buyer policy document
• Creating and updating process notes

Is this the job for me? 

Life at OVO is pretty fast-paced and vibrant so you’ll embrace change and adapt to it and initiate it when needed.

You’re people-focussed with high integrity and a positive and friendly demeanour. You're a confident communicator who’s able to interact with people from all levels and adapt your communication style accordingly. You’re a team-player but also comfortable working independently - this role is for self-starters and proactive people.

Ideally you will have:

• AAT or other accounting certifications aren’t vital, but they’re a plus!
• Strong attention to detail and accurate, timely data input
• Good workload management skills – planning, prioritising and completing tasks
• Great IT proficiency, with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and G-Suite, including Docs and Excel.

From us you’ll get*

• An annual discretionary bonus
• 4% of your salary to spend on flexible lifestyle benefits
• 5% matched employer contribution to your pension
• 25 days holiday + 1 for your birthday
• And many more... 

(*) Please note that certain benefits kick-in once you have passed probation which can be up to 6 months after your start date.

We want the best people 

At OVO, we empower our people to have choice around where and when they work - flexible working arrangements can be discussed for all of our roles. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team for more info.

We’re keen to meet people with varied backgrounds - our view is the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have much of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure… we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about working in the OVO family of companies on our careers page and Glassdoor. We’re also delighted to have received a Top Employers certificate in 2018, 2019 and 2020!