Purchase Ledger Controller

TN United Kingdom; Goole; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors is seeking a Purchase Ledger Controller for their East Yorkshire Office. This hybrid role involves processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with a background in finance. Join a global organization offering growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Share plans access

Cycle to work scheme

Car leasing scheme

Generous parental leave

Free parking on Croda sites

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in busy environments with good workload prioritization.
• Purchase Ledger or finance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process and pay supplier invoices in SAP efficiently.
• Manage and scan incoming invoices into the integrated system.
• Ensure timely payments and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

GCSEs including a grade C in Maths and English

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Location Address:
Cowick Hall, Snaith
Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA
United Kingdom

Closing Date: 28/05/2025

About Croda

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven by our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we focus on research and development of sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate about developing and utilizing new technologies to shape and inspire change in a growing marketplace. We are seeking a Purchase Ledger Controller to join our European finance team at our East Yorkshire Office.

Responsibilities

• Process and pay supplier invoices in SAP efficiently.
• Manage and scan incoming invoices into our integrated system.
• Ensure timely payments and maintain accurate records of supplier debts.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in a busy environment with good workload prioritization skills.
• Purchase Ledger or finance experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and persuade departments to complete tasks promptly.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills, especially regarding payment discrepancies or invoice errors.
• GCSEs including a grade C in Maths and English.
• Experience with integrated scanning systems, SAP, Excel, and dealing with overseas companies is desirable but not essential.

Key Tasks

• Verify documents within the OCR system.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas sites.
• Process purchase invoices accurately and promptly.
• Resolve invoice disputes and escalate as needed.
• Prepare and process supplier payments weekly/monthly.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly.
• Identify and implement improvements in AP processes.
• Participate in regular site calls to discuss processes.
• Perform month-end reporting as required.

What We Offer

Join a global organization with opportunities for growth and leadership. Benefits include:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Share plans access
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Free parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position based at our East Yorkshire Office. If you need reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or face issues with our online application, please contact us via email.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes and provide reasonable accommodations for religious, mental health, or physical disability needs.