Purchase Ledger Controller

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

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Purchase Ledger Controller to join the European finance team at our Cowick office.

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

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• 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

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• 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

Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

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 share plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements
  
  

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position based at our Cowick office.

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

Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and

place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.