Accounts Payable Assistant - German Speaking

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated German-Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant to join our clients finance team on a 9-month contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global business with a strong presence in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts payable, a good understanding of financial processes, and be fluent in German to support our international operations.

German-Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant (9-Month Contract)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Full time Hybrid 3 days WFH

Salary: £27,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and manage high volumes of invoices accurately and on time.
• Ensure all supplier payments are completed in accordance with payment terms.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions, resolving discrepancies as required.
• Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to address payment and invoice queries.
• Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as needed.

Key Requirements:

• Fluent in German (spoken and written) – Essential.
• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in processing financial data.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience with D365 or other accounting software.
• Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

German-Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant (9-Month Contract)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Full time Hybrid 3 days WFH

Salary: £27,000

How to Apply:
If you are a fluent German speaker with experience in accounts payable and are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow within a global organization, we want to hear from you!