Purchase Ledger Assistant

_**We are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger to join our team, with excellent customer service skills and attention to detail. If that’s you, then this could be the opportunity for you**_

**Role**:Purchase Ledger Assistant - Finance, permanent, office based

**Report to**:Accounts Assistant

**Hours**: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. 8:00 am or 9:00 am start time, some flexibility.

**Salary**: £22,000 to £25,000 pa, dependent on experience and qualifications, plus an excellent benefits package, and annual bonuses.

**Location**: Alderley Park, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG.

**Our Company**

Cyprotex is part of the Evotec Group, a global leader in research. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we provide innovative and bespoke assurance tailored to each of our client’s needs. Cyprotex specialises in _in-vitro_ and _in-silico_ ADME-Tox services. This includes _in vitro_ ADME screening to support discovery projects, regulatory _in vitro_ ADME and DDI studies during preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic _in vitro_ human and animal toxicity models (e.g., 3D models and MEA electrophysiology) and PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise. As well as supporting clients directly, we have a strong focus on R&D.

Our Alderley Park site is set in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by a stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, and sweeping viewpoints, all within easy reach of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire. Easy access to public transport.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the financial team as our Purchase Ledger Assistant

**Role and Responsibilities**

As our Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will be working with an experienced team of 3 who work well together to support one another to ensure all aspects of the purchase ledger is accurate and up to date in a timely manner. Key duties include:

- Day-to-day matching of purchase invoices to purchase orders, reconciling accounts, chasing timesheet completion, and preparing relevant reports.
- Processing accounts payable invoices using the IFS system, performing supplier statements reconciliations and dealing with queries.
- Processing expenses, performing data analysis and reporting.
- Fixed assets - approving additions and running depreciation reports
- Performing work to an exceptionally high standard, within specified timelines
- Consider process improvements.
- Assisting with processing sales invoices.
- Liaise with auditors as required.
- Dealing with price and quality differences with purchasing department, liaison with stores and purchasing for the booking of goods and services.
- Running and organising BACS run and foreign payments.
- Other ad-hoc financial duties will be integral to the role and support to cover annual leave.

**Skills & Competencies (essential)**
- Working knowledge of accounting software and basic accounting skills, and able to demonstrate purchase ledger experience.
- Good written and oral skills, proficient using Microsoft Office package including Excel skills.
- Ability to hit the ground running, keen to develop and learn, flexible approach and able to make a positive contribution to the success of the team.
- Highly self-motivated and personable with a reliable and enthusiastic approach.
- The ability to work as part of a strong team or independently when required.
- Able to communicate effectively within a team environment and with suppliers.
- Possess meticulous attention to detail, performing work to an exceptionally high standard, and highly organised.
- The role would be ideal for someone who has hands-on experience within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

**Education, Qualifications and Experience**
- A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent), English and Maths.
- This role may suit a recently qualified graduate.

**Desirable but not essential**
- 2 years plus experience working in an accounting environment.

**What we can offer you in return**

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme.
- Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
- Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period.
- Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
- Career progression within the company, we have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards _**and many more**_

**Onsite Facilities**
- The company pays for secure onsite parking.
- Restaurant, café, and a gastro pub
- Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes.
- Good public transport links with the shuttle bus ser