Accounts Payable Accountant

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Global Accounting organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a structured finance environment, contribute to operational excellence, and support ongoing improvements in efficiency, standardization, and digitalization of Accounts Payable processes.

Role: Accounts Payable Accountant

Role Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Hybrid, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics and deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies

Responsibilities will include

Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner in line with company policies

Perform three-way matching (purchase order, goods receipt, invoice)

Ensure correct coding of invoices to cost centers, accounts, and projects

Support processing and verification of employee travel and expense claims

Support preparation of payment runs and ensure accuracy of payment data

Handle vendor inquiries and resolve invoice discrepancies efficiently

Assist with vendor master data maintenance activities

Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up to ensure timely resolution

Support month-end closing activities, including accruals and cut-off procedures

Assist with AP reconciliations and reporting requirements

Ensure timely processing to support accurate financial closing

Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements

Support compliance with SOX/ICFR controls where applicable

Maintain proper documentation to support audit readiness

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within AP processes

Support standardization and efficiency improvements in AP workflows

Assist with testing and implementation of system and process enhancements

Work closely with Procurement, Finance, and other business functions to resolve AP-related issues

Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Secondary education or vocational qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Previous experience within Accounts Payable or Finance Operations

Basic understanding of Accounts Payable processes and invoice lifecycle

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or IFS

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured and deadline-driven environment

Good communication and teamwork skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Further Ideal Qualifications

Experience in a multinational or structured finance environment

Exposure to invoice automation or workflow tools (OCR systems, AP platforms)

Basic understanding of VAT and invoice compliance requirements

Interest in process improvement and digital finance tools

Additional skills in languages relevant to Evotec Group a plus

Company Benefits

Pension on completion of (but not subject to) your 3-month probationary period. Contributions 6% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 6% for the employer. The employee can opt to increase their contribution and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%.

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 employees and their partner/family under the company scheme.

Private dental cover, after 3 months of service.

Life assurance at four times your annual base salary.

Well being 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.

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!

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.