Accounts Payable Supervisor – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Full Time

At Sygnature Discovery, we create exceptional scientific outcomes. For our customers, who bring life-changing medicines to patients; and for our people, who help make this possible.

We’re 700+ scientists from over 50 countries, working as one across Europe and North America. With no competing internal programs, we offer total confidentiality and commitment.

Over the past 20 years, we’ve earned a track record of real impact: 60+ advanced candidates, 200+ patents filed, 200+ active projects. Over 90% of our customers choose to stay with us – from biotechs racing to clinic to pharma companies that need specialised expertise for targeted challenges.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Nottingham team as an Accounts Payable Supervisor on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a hybrid position with an expectation to be onsite at least 3 days a week and to be onsite full time initially for training.

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 4 Purchase Ledger Assistants based at our Nottingham Head Office site.
• Manage the Accounts Payable workload and report on productivity KPIs to the Group Head of Finance and the Finance Leadership team.
• Engage with and progress our AI based process enhancements.
• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable Process from Purchase Order matching to payment runs.
• Ensure month-end deadlines are met, providing support to keep the team on track.
• Regular review of Payables Ledger including Aged Creditors, GRNIs, Vendor Prepayments and Purchase VAT.
• Ensure supplier statements are regularly reconciled.
• Assist the Accounts Payable team and suppliers with query resolution.
• Manage staff expenses and credit cards including approval of bank payments in the online banking platform.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable is essential.
• Previous experience supervising or managing a small team.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent numerical skills with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised, with a methodical and structured approach to work.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work both independently as well as within a team.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the capacity to manage shifting priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 🌴 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 🏥 Private Medical Insurance
• 🛡️ Life Insurance
• 🎯 Employee Assistance Programme
• ⚖️ Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• 💰 Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
• 💚 1 paid volunteer day per year

Please note: This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.