Position: German Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Preston
Salary: £32,000 & annual bonus
I am currently partnered with a leading global organisation located in Preston. To bolster the strength of their finance team and sustain their trajectory of success, they seek experienced German Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team.
The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for managing and processing invoices received for payment and undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. This role involves ensuring all vendor invoices are processed accurately, reconciling vendor statements, and maintaining records of all payments.
This position is ideal for someone studying towards AAT or recently qualified.
Responsibilities
- Resolving internal and external queries (from sites, colleagues or vendors)
- Uploading purchase card statements & verified receipt onto ERP system
- Producing reports in preparation for month end closure
- Clearing direct debits
- Reconciling Supplier Statements
- Reconciling the accounts payable ledger to the general ledger and resolving the queries
- Processing internal company expenses
- Reconciling monthly Balance sheet & supplier statements
- Liaising with AR to reconcile intercompany accounts and the broader finance team
Qualifications
- Fluent in German
- Finance experience
- GSCE or equivalent education passes in English and Maths
- Possess excellent IT skills, experience of working with Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Salesforce, portals, SAP and Microsoft D365 would be beneficial.
- Experience with Excel (vlookups,pivot tables)
Personal Qualities and attributes:
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks
- Enjoy working on own initiative and as part of a team to deliver results, learn and share knowledge
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to build strong relationships cross functionally