Purchase Ledger Administrator

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Administratorfor the Finance this role you will be responsible for all aspects of purchase ledger playing a vital role in the monthly management accounts and year end statutory accounts. You will be working in a supportive friendly busy environment where you will be exposed to a range of different tasks and responsibilities i.e.: invoice processing making payments checking outstanding debit balance accounts and supplier statement reconciliations.

This is a great role for someone who is looking to grow their purchase ledger experience and work in a supportive team whilst working for an expanding innovative company.

The team consists of 10 professionals and we arelooking forward to shaping the future with position is full time based at our site in Royston with hybrid working available.

Grow with us YourResponsibilities

• On a daily basis you will have full responsibility of the purchase ledger and verification of accuracy of all postings including full accountability of end of year records

• You will set up and amend vendor records in the SAP system

• You will be part of a team that covers 8 entities across the UK & Ireland

• You will process planned (Purchase Orders) and unplanned (non purchase order) supplier invoices according to Sartorius authorization and approval structure via SAP X Flow system

• Amend bank details in line with Sartorius Fraud control policy

• You willprepare month end accounts payable reconciliations including reconciliation of supplier statements

• Staff Expenses finance approval of personal and Company credit card staff expense via Concur managing employee queries. Issuing Corporate Cards and Virtual Credit Cards responsible for paying the external corporate card providers invoices and managing employee queries

• Managing and maintaining relationships with suppliers managing supplier expectations

• Supplier queries - dealing promptly with external supplier queries by phone and email as well as internal queries interacting with Procurement and other departments

• Reconciliations preparing month end account payable reconciliations. Reconciliations of supplier statements

• Control and maintenance of GR/IR account (goods received not invoiced/Invoice and no GRN)

• Managing down payments and debit balances

• Clearing of Intercompany vendor/customers balances where appropriate

• Payments processing of daily supplier BACS payments ad hoc manual/urgent payments

• Actively participate in monthly balance sheet reconciliation meetings

• Holiday cover for other team members

What will convince us

• You may have A levels in Maths and English

• Previous experience with purchase ledger or accounts

• Previous supervisory/team lead experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience with expenses and credit cards management

• Experience using Excel at an intermediate level

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Highly organised able to take ownership of varied processes and tasks

• Ability to prioritise workload

• Keen to learn new skills and processes

• Good at working independently as well as a team player

• Experience with SAP and Concur is desirable

In order to commence working with us the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

Asa growing globallife science company stock listed on the German TecDAX Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: mentoring leadership programs LinkedIn Learning internal seminar offerings

• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding including a virtual online platformeven before joining

• Welcoming Culture: Mutual supportteam-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching agile working and businesswomennetwork

• Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services

Royston

Benefits

Attractive Working Conditions:

• 37.5 hours working week

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

• Free parking on site

• Annual option to buy sell or carry forward annual leave

• Free hot and cold drinks

• Regular social events and free exercise classes

• Competitive benefits package including:

  • Group Personal Pension Plan

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Private Dental Insurance

  • Group Life Assurance

  • Group Income Protection

  • Cycle to work scheme

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer dementia and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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