P2P Associate - Graduates Welcome!

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

P2P Associate - Graduates Welcome!

Location: Basingstoke/Hybrid

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent - Salaried

Salary: £25,000

We’re looking for a Purchase to Pay Associate to join our Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) team. In this role, you’ll help ensure supplier invoices, purchase orders and payments are processed accurately and on time. You’ll work closely with internal teams and suppliers, playing an important part in keeping financial operations running smoothly, maintaining strong controls and supporting continuous improvement across the P2P function.

Key Accountabilities

Invoice & Payment Processing

• Process supplier invoices, including PO and non-PO invoices, accurately in Coupa.

• Investigate and resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Support the payment process and help respond to supplier payment queries.

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

• Provide a prompt and professional response to supplier and internal stakeholder queries.

• Help manage the shared mailbox, ensuring queries are handled efficiently and within agreed timeframes.

• Build positive working relationships with suppliers to support a high-quality service experience.

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations and help resolve outstanding items.

• Support GRNI and debit balance reviews to help maintain accurate ledger records.

• Prepare and maintain reports, including aged payables and KPI reporting.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Follow established controls and procedures for supplier set-up and payment processing.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and help drive greater efficiency.

• Support system improvements and project activity across the Accounts Payable function.

Operational Support

• Work closely with the Vendor Master Data team to support accurate supplier account maintenance.

• Provide support to the P2P Regional Lead and Manager on projects and key activities, including month-end tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Understanding of basic financial concepts (accruals, bookkeeping).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/P2P systems (e.g., Coupa).
• 1–2 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role

We are very much open to graduates, or people looking for a career change, in this role.

Benefits

• ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Private pension scheme
• 40% discount online off LEGO
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Plus, many more…

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive