Job Description
Company description We are living in the bio-century. Global medical knowledge is expanding at a rapid pace. But despite huge breakthroughs, many diseases, such as cancer, rheumatism or Alzheimer's, are still not curable.
Sartorius is part of the solution. We help to ensure that new scientific discoveries can be translated more quickly into effective patient care. With technologies, platforms and partnerships for a common goal: better health for more people.
More than 14,000 employees at over 60 production and sales locations worldwide support our customers with innovative technologies that make the development and manufacture of innovative therapeutics faster and more efficient.In the United Kingdom, Sartorius currently employs more than 1000 people at six sites in Epsom, Glasgow, Havant, Royston, Stonehouse and Nottingham. As one of the fasted-growing global life science companies, we are looking for people who share our ambition and want to make a contribution in a vibrant environment while growing their careers. Join our global team and grow with us.Job description We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Administrator for the Finance department at Sartorius.
In 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 are looking forward to shaping the future with you. This position is full time based at our site in Royston, with hybrid working available.Grow with us Your ResponsibilitiesOn 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 recordsYou will set up and amend vendor records in the SAP systemYou will be part of a team that covers 8 entities across the UK & IrelandYou will process planned (Purchase Orders) and unplanned (non purchase order) supplier invoices according to Sartorius authorization and approval structure via SAP X Flow systemAmend bank details in line with Sartorius Fraud control policyYou will prepare month end accounts payable reconciliations including reconciliation of supplier statementsStaff 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 queriesManaging and maintaining relationships with suppliers, managing supplier expectationsSupplier queries - dealing promptly with external supplier queries by phone and email, as well as internal queries interacting with Procurement and other departmentsReconciliations preparing month end account payable reconciliations. Reconciliations of supplier statementsControl and maintenance of GR/IR account (goods received not invoiced/Invoice and no GRN)Managing down payments and debit balancesClearing of Intercompany vendor/customers balances where appropriatePayments processing of daily supplier BACS payments, ad hoc manual/urgent paymentsActively participate in monthly balance sheet reconciliation meetingsHoliday cover for other team membersRequired profile What will convince usYou may have A levels in Maths and EnglishPrevious experience with purchase ledger or accountsPrevious supervisory/team lead experience would be beneficialPrevious experience with expenses and credit cards managementExperience using Excel at an intermediate levelStrong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholdersHighly organised, able to take ownership of varied processes and tasksAbility to prioritise workloadKeen to learn new skills and processesGood at working independently as well as a team playerExperience with SAP and Concur is desirableIn order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.What we offer As a growing global life 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 offeringsMaking an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joiningWelcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen networkHealth & Well-Being : Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment servicesRoystonBenefitsAttractive Working Conditions:37.5 hours working week25 days annual leave, plus public holidaysFree parking on siteAnnual option to buy, sell or carry forward annual leaveFree hot and cold drinksRegular social events and free exercise classesCompetitive benefits package, including: Group Personal Pension PlanPrivate Medical InsurancePrivate Dental InsuranceGroup Life AssuranceGroup Income ProtectionCycle to work schemeTPBN1_UKTJ