Purchase Ledger Administrator

Location

Sedgefield, County Durham | United Kingdom

Job description

About CPI

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.

Why this role is important for CPI’s work

As the Purchase Ledger Administrator, you will actively contribute to the realisation of CPI’s Financial Strategy, by performing effective, accurate and timely work to support the delivery of the finance department’s ongoing business objectives and targets. This will include maintaining accurate and up to date purchase ledger(s), ensure suppliers are paid on time and to ensure all related documents are kept in an effective and disciplined manner. 

Duties include:

• To maintain purchase ledger(s), mainly including (but not limited to):
• Accurately coding invoices with VAT, project and nominal codes.
• Processing invoices.
• Scanning invoices, delivery notes and other documents to be uploaded onto our financial system.
• Filing documents in a neat, disciplined manner.
• To resolve internal and external customer queries in relation to invoices received. This will involve building and maintaining good relationships especially with our procurement department and suppliers.
• To prepare and process payment runs as and when required.
• To process high volume expense forms whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• To resolve the queries of end users of financial systems in an efficient, helpful and positive manner.

More details of the role and the associated responsibilities can be found in the job description. 

The person we are seeking

We are looking for an individual who: 

• Possesses a conscientious, methodical and diligent approach.
• Has strong personal commitment to internal client service excellent.
• Has excellent planning and time management skills.
• Has experience of maintaining consistent, high standards of accuracy and handling operational details.

It is essential that the successful candidate is educated to GCSE 4 – 9, including maths and English. 

For more details of the requirements and expectations of the role, please refer to the job description. 

What does CPI offer you?

At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking

Find out more about our culture and benefits.

Additional information

CPI is an organisation based in the UK. Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK, sponsorship may be available.

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Salary

£22k - £26.8k per annum