Full job description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Accounts Assistant 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 Accounts Assistant

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