Finance Administrator - 12 month Mat Cover

Ecolab, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification, and extraction technology, is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Llantrisant, Wales, for a 12-month maternity cover FTC.

We manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

Join us as we are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant who will be responsible for the processing and settlement of all suppliers’ and intercompany invoices received in accordance with the approved policies and procedures. Holiday/Absence cover for Sales Invoicing Clerk and Accounts Receivable may also factor in this job role.

This is a 12-month maternity cover fixed term contract.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Why choose Ecolab?

• A world-leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational team
• A fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment
• Manufacture of high-quality technical products, developed hand-in-hand with leading minds in the industry
• Entrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas

What you’ll do:

• Processing purchase invoices in a timely manner, including matching and coding
• Entering authorised purchase invoices onto the accounting system
• The preparation and processing of payments to creditors in accordance with agreed procedures together with the appropriate tasks
• Reconciling supplier statements received on a timely basis
• Recognising and dealing with Supplier queries
• Liaison with the Purchasing team and third-party Suppliers
• Maintenance of Purchase Ledger
• The completion of all control; records, documentation, filing etc. associated with undertaking the above tasks
• Reconciliation of intercompany balances
• The company has the right to request the employee to perform duties outside their job description or to work in another location

What you'll need:

• Previous AP experience is essential
• Be aware of duties performed by other team members to enable adequate cover to be provided at all times of holiday/absence
• Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to work with the minimum supervision, whilst at the same time being a strong team player
• IT literate with a good level of experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• SAP experience preferred, preferably in the purchase ledger function
• Willing to take ownership of challenging situations and issues and drive effective closure