German Speaking Accounts Payable Specialist
Our client is seeking a German Speaking Accounts Payable Specialist to join their expanding Transactional Finance Team. This full-time, permanent role based in Blackburn offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress their finance career within a successful organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely posting and payment of invoices, liaising with vendors, and performing other assigned Accounts Payable tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage allocated German accounts, including all related policy adherence and compliance.
* Process all non-purchase order and purchase order invoices for payment.
* Post invoices/credit notes per business requests ensuring they are coded correctly in the accounting system.
* Perform routine Accounts Payable tasks under the direction of the Accounts Payable Team Leader.
* Handle reconciliation, payments and controls.
* Monitor direct debit activities and balance sheet account reconciliation.
* Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
* Manage supplier accounts proactively and monitor ageing.
* Communicate and liaise with suppliers to resolve invoicing, payment or other queries.
The ideal candidate for the German Speaking Accounts Payable Specialist role brings proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably within a Shared Services environment. You possess excellent client and customer service skills along with a working knowledge of MS Office products. A strong academic record coupled with experience in Finance sets you apart. Your communication skills enable you to present financial information effectively across all levels of management. You have a high standard of written skills, good interpersonal skills, and analytical abilities. Your ability to meet demanding deadlines will be key in this role.
Minimum Requirements:
* Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably in a Shared Services environment.
* Excellent client and customer service skills.
* Working knowledge of MS Office products.
* Strong academic record and experience in Finance.
* Good communicator with the ability to present financial information to all levels of management.
* High standard of written skills.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Good analytical skills.
* Ability to meet demanding deadlines.
Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now!
Job Details:
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Accounts Payable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Second Language: German - Professional working
Location: Blackburn
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Reference: WPC38A-9F4F6FF7
Date posted: 24 March 2025
Consultant: Tunde Williams
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