German speaking Accounts Payable Specialist
- Recruiter
- Reed Finance
- Location
- Reading, UK
- Salary
- 30,000 - 32,000
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 19 Jun 2021
- Ref
- 2245152487
- Job role
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
REED Accountancy Reading are currently working with a well-established returning client based in Pangbourne.
Seeking a self-sufficient German speaking Accounts Payable candidate to join my client on a Permanent opportunity. This role will be working with a range of internal colleagues based in the UK and across Europe, managing the accounts payable process from invoice approval through to payment.
The successful candidate will have experience working within an AP role and be able to use their own initiative, work to strict deadlines and be comfortable working on all areas of Accounts Payable. To be considered for this role you must be fluent in German.
Responsibilities for this role include:
The ideal candidate will have a strong time management skills and be comfortable working in a fast paced accounts environment. Able to prioritise your workload is essential as this is a faced paced, dynamic position.
A strong knowledge of Excel would be advantageous alongside knowledge of SAP.
The office offers free onsite parking and is close to local public transport links
Seeking a self-sufficient German speaking Accounts Payable candidate to join my client on a Permanent opportunity. This role will be working with a range of internal colleagues based in the UK and across Europe, managing the accounts payable process from invoice approval through to payment.
The successful candidate will have experience working within an AP role and be able to use their own initiative, work to strict deadlines and be comfortable working on all areas of Accounts Payable. To be considered for this role you must be fluent in German.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Process invoices for open POs, ensuring timeliness and verify accuracy of general ledger coding
- Actively follow up with the business to create PO's as needed
- Reconcile any variances between the PO and vendor invoices
- Maintain vendor records, updating contact information and bank details as required as well as setting up new vendors.
- Ensure correct VAT treatment of invoices
- Assist with month-end closing process by providing accrual info to the Finance leads
- Process weekly pay-runs for vendors, staff expenses and foreign currency and ad hoc payments as necessary
- Reviewing the Aged Creditors and investigating any debit balances. Follow-up invoices for any Direct Debit payments
- Working with the regional AP team lead to drive process improvements and introduce new initiatives.
- Assisting with AP projects such as implementation of system and process changes and other ad hoc projects.
- Working with the team helping to ensure excellent customer service is provided to internal functions.
- Perform statement reconciliations - research and proactively investigate/reconcile discrepancies between AP balance and vendor statements
The ideal candidate will have a strong time management skills and be comfortable working in a fast paced accounts environment. Able to prioritise your workload is essential as this is a faced paced, dynamic position.
A strong knowledge of Excel would be advantageous alongside knowledge of SAP.
The office offers free onsite parking and is close to local public transport links