Accounts Payable Specialist - 3 month FTC - Cambridge

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional to join our Global Finance team. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, building strong relationships across Finance, Operations, Costings, Procurement and suppliers globally. With a proactive approach, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely results, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function.

Reporting to the Global AP & Treasury Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the efficient processing and payment of supplier invoices across multiple regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strong supplier relationships. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will contribute to maintaining effective financial controls while supporting continuous improvement within the Accounts Payable function.

Role Responsibilities Overview:

• Process high volumes of direct and indirect supplier invoices across multiple international regions and currencies.
• Ensure invoices are accurately reviewed, coded and posted within company financial systems.
• Liaise with Operations and Costings teams to investigate and resolve cost discrepancies against estimated costs and supplier tariffs.
• Manage supplier disputes and queries through to timely resolution.
• Maintain regional Accounts Payable mailboxes, ensuring requests are managed efficiently and responded to promptly.
• Provide remittance advice and payment-related information to suppliers as required.
• Complete monthly reconciliations of supplier statements and invoices.
• Support supplier onboarding and maintenance activities alongside the Procurement team.
• Verify and maintain supplier banking information in line with company audit, compliance and security requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy and service delivery across Accounts Payable.
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support effective business operations.

Key Skills and Experience Include:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Finance Administration or similar financial processing role.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy when handling financial information.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to investigating and resolving issues.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Comfortable working independently whilst also contributing positively within a team environment.
• Experience of ERP or accounting systems, ideally Sage X3 or a similar platform.

What We Offer You:
Comprehensive benefits including:

• Pension, Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced Primary & Secondary Caregiver Leave
• 25 days holiday (pro rata) + Birthday Leave + Volunteering Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Discount Shopping Scheme
• Specsavers Vouchers & Employee Assistance Programme

Work Environment:

• 3 month Fixed Term contract, full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30
• Hybrid with 60% of the working week spent working with the team at our Cambridge office in Sawston (CB22 3EG)

To learn more about Biocair, please visit us at: https://www.biocair.com/

Diversity & Inclusion:
Biocair is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, included, valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: globaltalentacquisition@biocair.com

Right to Work:
Biocair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

How We Recruit: Once we have received your application, our Talent Acquisition team aims to respond within 3 working days. The process typically includes:

• First-stage interview (Teams)
• Second-stage interview (onsite)

This gives you the opportunity to meet key stakeholders and experience the team and environment first hand.

Additional Information:

• Applications close on: Tuesday 20th October 2026 (we reserve the right to close early should we receive a high volume of strong applications).