AMS PSR

On behalf of Defra, we are looking for a P2P Finance Assistant (Inside IR35) for a remote contract that runs until March 2028.

In the Defra group, we deal with a vast range of issues that profoundly impact on people’s lives. We are responsible for England’s environment, our countryside and rural economy, the food and farming sectors and have lead responsibility for protection from a wide range of natural threats and hazards. We have developed a set of three strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all the important work we carry out.

Our objectives are:

• To pass on to the next generation a natural environment protected and enhanced for the future. 
• To lead the world in food, farming, and fisheries with a sustainable model of food production. 
• To be an outstanding organisation focused on making a difference, with world class delivery capability.

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs www.gov.uk. 

25 Year Environment Plan - GOV.UK www.gov.uk.

As a P2P Finance Assistant, your main responsibilities will be:

• Supporting end‑to‑end delivery of a new Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) system, helping to move from legacy processes to a modern ERP solution
• Supporting the build phase, assisting with system configuration, data preparation and the move from design to a working solution
• Taking part in system integration testing, validating end‑to‑end P2P processes, data flows and integrations
• Supporting user acceptance testing, working with real users to identify issues and help deliver effective training
• Assisting with the cutover to the new ERP, supporting data migration cycles, readiness checks and transition activity to ensure a safe and controlled go‑live
• Reviewing project documentation and providing clear, constructive feedback to support high‑quality delivery

Essential:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Well versed with P2P processes
• Confident relationship‑builder, able to use networks to support delivery and resolve issues
• Sound knowledge of government finance, including controls, processes and reporting
• Demonstrable experience in end-to-end finance processes

Desirable:

• Experience in working within implementation workstreams
• Hand on experience with Oracle and related finance systems

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Defra guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Defra guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".