Accounts Payable Assistant (German Speaking)
- Annual Salary: £30k to £32k
- Location: Harlow, Essex
- Job Type: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office)
Join our Financial Shared Centre as an Accounts Payable Assistant, where you will be an integral part of a team supporting entities across Europe. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for finance and the ability to handle high volumes of invoices in a dynamic, multinational environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Validate and process large volumes of invoices for multiple European entities.
- Manage Accounts Payable mailboxes and resolve supplier queries efficiently.
- Liaise with other European sites to obtain necessary data/approvals for processing.
- Answer and resolve e-mail/telephone queries from internal and external parties.
- Collaborate with colleagues from multiple departments to ensure timely resolution of vendor/supplier issues.
- Comply with Company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Shared Service Centre.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Language skills in German are essential.
- Knowledge of financial ERP systems, with SAP being advantageous.
- Experience with multi-currency invoice processing.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality output and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Accurate data processing skills with adherence to expected turnaround times.
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment, managing multiple deliverables.
- Commitment to developing and supporting a culture of process improvement, high-performance teams, employee development, and excellence in customer service.
Benefits:
- Private health insurance.
- Company bonus scheme.
- Contributory pension.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Support counselling.
- Company social events throughout the year.
- Subsidised canteen.
- Free parking.
Join a company that is ambitious, believes in high challenge and high support, and personalises its approach to development. Who offer a unique career journey tailored to your individual talents and aspirations.
To apply for the Accounts Payable Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and language skills.