Finance Officer – Accounts Payable in Bristol

eXmoor Pharma is the only integrated cell and gene therapy CDMO with over 20 years of consultancy expertise embedded across every stage of the CMC journey — from early-phase strategy to process development, GMP manufacturing and commercialisation. We provide comprehensive support across Viral Vectors, Autologous and Allogeneic Cell Therapies, and RNA technologies. This integrated model enables seamless progression from early-phase strategy through to commercial readiness.

The finance function is a small but collaborative team that has recently implemented Microsoft Business Central (BC) as its core ERP system. The team is actively enhancing cost control, financial tracking, and procedural consistency, with a particular focus on embedding robust ways of working within the new Business Central environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with eXmoor’s globally recognised team of scientists, consultants, and engineers, on a wide range of Client projects in a rapidly growing market.

The Finance Officer - Accounts Payable will be responsible for the end‑to‑end management processing of Accounts Payable. This includes ensuring accurate and timely capture of supplier transactions, prompt and correct payment of vendors, and the smooth operation of AP‑related processes. The role also plays a key part in supporting internal stakeholders and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers through efficient and professional handling of queries.

Main areas of responsibility/key duties:

• Accounts Payable invoices into the ERP system, processing transactions received from a variety of sources and formats.
• Review invoices to validate spend type, cost‑centre allocation, and accounting treatment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant approval workflows are correctly followed prior to posting and payment.
• Administer and support the use of finance systems, including Microsoft Business Central, Pleo, and Zetadocs.
• Manage transaction deferrals, including the setup and monitoring of prepayments.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs, reconcile vendor accounts, and actively monitor invoice queue to ensure timely processing and resolution of issues.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• AAT level 3 or 4 qualified or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience as the responsible person for the full Accounts Payable cycle, covering both services and inventory procurement, with annual supplier expenditure in excess of £5m.
• A strong working knowledge of all core Accounts Payable activities and best practice processes.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt confidently to new AP systems and finance applications.
• A personable and approachable style, with the ability to support, advise, and where required train colleagues on Accounts Payable processes and systems.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Understanding of accounting, VAT, matching concept.
• Ability to create and adhere to AP procedures.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing, consulting or project-based business.

Competences Required:

• Organisation, planning and time management.
• Proactive and able to use own initiative.
• Highly motivated team member.
• Attention to detail and getting things finished.
• Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Building constructive relationships and earning respect.
• Proficiency in Office365 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Oral and written communication skills.