Adaptimmune is a fully integrated cell therapy company, designed and built from the ground up with four U.K.- and U.S.-based biotechnology hub locations. Our comprehensive capabilities and teams include preclinical research, clinical development, translational sciences, autologous and allogeneic manufacturing, and in-house commercial and corporate operations.Our company culture is rooted in trust, inclusion, our capacity to collaborate, and our commitment to being honest and brave in our desire to successfully transform the lives of people with cancer.
Primary ResponsibilityOur fast-paced company requires a finance professional to support the company’s Accounts Payable function. The AP Clerk plays a crucial part in managing the financial obligations of an organization, ensuring that suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance and supporting financial transparency. This role will facilitate the smooth and efficient processing of supplier invoices and employee expenses, maintain positive supplier relationships, assist the finance group with identifying ways to streamline processes and support ongoing projects.Key Responsibilities
- Assist with managing the accounts inbox to receive, review, and process invoices from suppliers. This involves verifying the accuracy of the invoices, matching them to purchase orders, and entering them into the accounting system for payment.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers by handling inquiries, resolving payment discrepancies or billing issues, and ensuring that payments are made in a timely manner to avoid late fees or disruptions in services.
- Assist with processing employee expense reports, including reimbursing employees for eligible business-related expense and reviewing company credit card reports.
- Ensure compliance with company policies related to accounts payable processes, including tax regulations and vendor contract terms.
- Prepare and process payments to suppliers based on approved invoices and payment terms
- Collaborate with other departments, to facilitate the smooth processing of invoices, resolve issues, and support cross-functional initiatives.
- Help identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes, improve efficiency, and enhance controls to mitigate risks and optimize the overall accounts payable function.
- Provide guidance and training to other team members and other departments on AP procedures, systems usage, and compliance requirements.
- Assist in internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and reconciliations related to accounts payable transactions.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- GCSE Maths & English
- Knowledge of UK VAT
- At least 3 years’ experience working as part of an accounting team
- Knowledge of accounting systems (NetSuite or similar)
Desirable
- Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
At Adaptimmune we embrace diversity and equality of opportunity. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other legally protected category. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
