Accounts Payable Clerk

Biotage; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Life Assurance (x4 salary)

Long service awards

Reward and recognition scheme

Employer Assistance Programme with 24/

Annual flu jabs

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate discount on gym membership

Savings and discounts

Reimbursement of professional member­-

Referral incentives

Social events

Volunteering day

Job summary

Biotage is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team. You will process invoices, manage payments, and reconcile the supplier ledger while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The role involves monitoring approvals, handling vendor queries, and ensuring accurate financial records. A proactive mindset and good telephone manner are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger role.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Friendly and professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Receive, upload and process supplier invoices.
• Monitor invoice approvals and follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure timely approvals.
• Prepare and process the twice-monthly payment proposal and payments.
• Manage price queries and obtain approvals from managers.
• Maintain the annual cost price file.
• Review monthly vendor statements and resolve queries.
• Match expense receipts to expense sheets and enter expenses into the accounting system.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger.
• Prepare month-end purchase accruals.
• Distribute monthly credit card statements to employees.
• Audit the filing of delivery notes and invoices against goods received.
• Monitor bank statements and enter direct debits into the accounting system.
• Support the wider Finance team with additional tasks.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Proactive learner

Telephone manner

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us:

At Biotage, we empower scientists to accelerate discovery, improve laboratory workflows, and advance the development of new medicines. Our innovative solutions support customers across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, and contract research organisations worldwide.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team and support the smooth running of our accounts payable processes.

You will be responsible for processing invoices and payments, reconciling the accounts payable ledger and resolving supplier queries. You’ll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring invoices are processed efficiently, and building strong relationships with our suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, upload and process supplier invoices.
• Monitor invoice approvals and follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure invoices are approved in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process the twice-monthly payment proposal and payments.
• Manage price queries and obtain the necessary approvals from managers.
• Maintain the annual cost price file.
• Review monthly vendor statements and investigate and resolve any queries.
• Match expense receipts to expense sheets and enter expenses into the accounting system.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger.
• Prepare month-end purchase accruals.
• Distribute monthly credit card statements to employees.
• Audit the filing of delivery notes and invoices against goods received.
• Monitor bank statements and enter direct debits into the accounting system.
• Support the wider Finance team with additional tasks as required.

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience working in an Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger role is essential.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new tasks and provide cover within the Finance team.
• Friendly and professional telephone manner.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Flexible working hours
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Employer Assistance Programme with 24/7 remote GP service
• Annual flu jabs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Corporate discount on gym membership
• Savings and discounts
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees
• Referral incentives
• Social events
• Volunteering day