Purchase Ledger Administrator

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our team in Royston. You will have previous experience with purchase ledger and be able to build excellent relationships with people internally and externally.

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, invoice processing, making payments, checking outstanding debit balance accounts, and supplier statement reconciliations.

We have 3x positions available and this is a great role for someone who is looking to grow their purchase ledger experience and work in a supportive team.

The team consists of 9 professionals, and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you. You will be working in a friendly and busy environment, where you will be exposed to a range of different tasks and responsibilities.

This position is full – time based at our site in Royston, with hybrid working available.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities

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

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

• You will process planned and unplanned 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 will prepare month end accounts payable reconciliations including reconciliation of supplier statements

• Approve 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

• Dealing promptly with external supplier queries by phone and email, as well as internal queries with procurement and other departments

• You will set up and amend Vendor records within the SAP system

• Managing down payments and debit balances

• Processing weekly supplier BACS payments, ad hoc manual/urgent payments

• Actively participate in monthly balance sheet reconciliation meetings

• Do you enjoy collaborating? You will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

• In addition, you will monitor the shared email inbox, actioning tasks as required

What will convince us 

• You may have A levels in Maths and English

• Previous experience with purchase ledger or accounts

• 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 is desirable

In 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 DAX and 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 platform – even before joining

• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network

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

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. 
www.sartorius.com/careers