French-Speaking Accounts Payable Clerk

Oxford Biomedica; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Oxford Biomedica as an Accounts Payable Clerk in the Finance team, where you will support the processing of invoices and ensure timely payments to suppliers. This role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in SAP, and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions efficiently. Be part of a thriving company focused on life-changing therapies.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes that support your mental and physical health

Career development opportunities

Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable or finance assistant role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP accounting.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices into SAP system.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Reconciling supplier statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Fluency in French (written and spoken)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Join Us in Changing Lives.

At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world-and we're looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.

We're currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Finance team. In this role, you will take responsibility for supporting accounts payable team in processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments to suppliers and vendors. In this role, you will role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Our Finance team provide financial control, planning and accountancy across the business.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices into SAP system ensuring accuracy and correct coding
• Matching invoices to purchase orders
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or queries
• Assisting with weekly/monthly payment runs via BACS and ETRAN
• Maintaining and updating the accounts payable ledger
• Ensuring all invoices are authorised and posted appropriately
• Communicating effectively with suppliers and internal departments
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc administrative and reporting tasks

We are looking for:

• Previous experience in accounts payable or finance assistant role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP accounting
• Experience with ERP systems and large-volume invoice processing
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Fluent in French (written and spoken)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have more than 25 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.

OXB collaborates with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV) and adenoviral vectors. OXB's world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive total reward packages
• Wellbeing programmes that support your mental and physical health
• Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we're future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together-through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.