Accounts Payable Specialist - German Speaking

Blackburn

£26,000 - £30,000

My Clients Transactional Finance division is expanding, and they have an exciting opportunity available for a German Speaking Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team! In this role, you play a key part in ensuring a smooth end-to-end process for the organisation.

This is a fast paced and forward-thinking position and the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term finance career within a successful, expanding corporate enterprise.

Duties:

• Review, verify and input all vendor invoices/debit notes into relevant ERP with purchase order invoices approved via three-way match and non-purchase order invoices.
• Be the first line of contact for business users with AP queries whilst developing cross-functional relationships.
• Gather all purchase card statements, verify receipts and process into SAP system.
• Prepare the payment runs and oversee the process to completion, liaising with relevant departments where necessary; ensuring all invoices are paid correctly and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile vendor statements to Accounts Payable ledger and actively resolve any queries that arise from the process.
• Work with the AP Team Leaders to drive initiatives and support implementations of Accounts Payable projects, assisting with new process and system implementations.
• Monitor and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions, including invoice processing and statement reconciliations.
• Build effective relationships both internally within the Finance team and externally with the team's wider stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Experience of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes.
• Fluent in German.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (particularly Excel).
• Must have a strong academic record and experience in Finance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of working with multiple locations, business units and currencies.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced dynamic environment successfully managing multiple tasks & priorities.
• Able to adapt style of communication depending on the audience and the nature of the information being communicated.

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning & Development
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards

If you are interested in the role, please apply via the link OR send me your CV via email: terri.bishop@markssattin.com