Purchase Ledger Controller

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Purchase Ledger Controller. You will be responsible for processing and paying supplier invoices in SAP in a timely and efficient manner. Managing & scanning incoming invoices into our integrated scanning system, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate records of what the business owes to suppliers.

Who We’re Looking For:

• You will have experience of working in a busy environment and the ability to prioritise your workload.
• Purchase Ledger or Finance experience.
• You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
• You will be an influencer and able to persuade suppliers and other departments to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving abilities, especially around payment discrepancies or invoice errors.
• Educated to GCSE level with a grade C in Maths and English.
• Experience operating an integrated scanning system is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with SAP and Excel is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with dealing with overseas companies is desirable but not essential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working with UK & overseas sites.
• Ensuring all purchase invoices are processed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Resolve a high volume of invoice queries in relation to disputes and escalate queries where necessary.
• Preparing and processing weekly/monthly supplier payments.
• Regularly reconciling supplier statements
• Identifying and implementing improvements in AP processes and controls.
• Attending regular calls with sites to discuss improvements and processes.
• Month end reporting as required.
• Any ad hoc tasks where needed, including cover of other staff on annual leave and/or sickness.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
Access to
• plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* after 6 months with the company, Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme as well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year. *Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.