AP Accountant with German

Responsibilities:

• processing of third party and intercompany invoices from point of receipt through to point of payment,
• ensuring correct matching of invoices to purchase orders, researching and resolving discrepancies in quantity or value as appropriate,
• assuring invoice compliance with tax/legal rules and accounting standards,
• ensuring use of correct VAT rates and exemptions,
• prompt and efficient resolution of supplier account queries - interact with suppliers as necessary to resolve invoicing and payment issues,
• collaborate with purchasing teams and invoice approvers to address credit holds and account-related issues,
• expense reports - review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies,
• verify receipts and documentation for expense claims,
• work with other departments e.g. purchasing and supply chain to ensure an efficient payables process,
• support other areas of finance, as required.

Requirements:

• previous experience in accounts payable role,
• ability to communicate and liaise effectively with people of all levels to a good standard,
• good inter-personal skills with the ability to work with a diverse team,
• ability to work independently and flexibly, and as part of a team,
• ability to communicate in at least one other european language (ideally french or german),
• methodical, organised and an eye for detail,
• good time management,
• strong microsoft office skills, especially excel,
• experience of working with teams remotely in different countries/with different cultures.

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