Continental: AP/AR Accountant

aTalent; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking an AP/AR Accountant for a full-time temporary role in Espoo from October 2025 to November 2026. The successful candidate will manage accounts payable and receivable processes, primarily focusing on SAP tasks. This position offers the chance to develop accounting skills in a supportive Nordic team with hybrid working options and a comprehensive employment package.

Benefits

Comprehensive employment package

Occupational healthcare

Lunch benefit

Sports and culture benefit

Training and development resources

Qualifications

• Motivated by accuracy and structure, enjoys solving problems.
• Independent and proactive; not afraid to contact suppliers.
• Eager to learn new systems in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices in SAP.
• Ensure correct handling of taxes and VAT.
• Support AP procedures across Nordic entities.
• Manage open items in AP and AR.
• Assist the local Credit Manager with finance processes.
• Communicate with suppliers for smooth transactions.
• Participate in month-end closings.

Skills

Accuracy

Problem-solving

Proactiveness

Communication

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or relevant qualification

Tools

SAP

Office 365

Job description

This position is a direct recruitment for Continental.

Type: fulltime, fixed-term

Location: Espoo, Leppävaara

Application dealine: 6.10.2025

Looking to grow your accounting skills in a global environment? Join Continental’s Nordic Finance team!

Your role with us

Continental is looking for an AP/AR Accountant to join our Nordic Accounting team for a fixed-term contract from October 2025 to November 2026 as parental leave cover. In this role, you will ensure accounts payable and receivable processes are executed accurately and on time. Most of your daily work will focus on AP tasks such as invoice processing in SAP, VAT handling, reconciliations and month-end activities. You will also support the local Credit Manager in payment and accounting processes.

You will join our Nordic Accounting team, working closely with Finnish colleagues and reporting to a Norwegian manager. The team collaborates daily across borders, so being proactive, social and comfortable in an international environment will help you thrive. While much of the work is process-driven and structured, success requires initiative, curiosity and a willingness to ask questions and seek out information.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Processing invoices in SAP
• Ensuring correct handling of taxes and VAT
• Supporting AP procedures across four Nordic entities and maintaining the approval matrix
• Managing open items in AP and AR, clearing accounts and handling bank statements
• Performing intercompany reconciliations
• Assisting the local Credit Manager with various finance processes
• Communicating with suppliers and internal colleagues to ensure smooth transactions
• Participating in month-end closings, where accuracy and teamwork are essential

What makes you a great fit?

You are motivated by accuracy and structure, yet you enjoy solving problems and improving processes. You are independent, proactive and confident in taking responsibility for your own tasks. You are not afraid to pick up the phone to contact suppliers or colleagues, and you are eager to learn new systems and ways of working in a supportive Nordic team.

Required qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or another relevant commercial qualification
• Some prior relevant work experience in accounting, such as AP/AR tasks or bookkeeping; candidates at different experience levels are welcome to apply
• Experience with SAP, even at a basic level
• Good skills in Office 365, especially Excel; Word and PowerPoint are useful to know
• Fluent English skills, as it is the daily working language, and fluent Finnish skills are also required

Additionally valued

• Interest in IT-driven process optimisation such as EDI
• Knowledge of VAT and tax compliance in Finland

What we offer

• A chance to develop your accounting expertise in a leading international company where modern systems and clear processes support your success
• A supportive Nordic team with colleagues in Finland and across the region, collaborating closely and helping each other succeed
• A modern and comfortable office in Espoo Leppävaara, next to excellent transport links and the Sello shopping center
• Flexibility with working hours and the option for hybrid work (3 days per week in the office)
• A comprehensive employment package including occupational healthcare, lunch benefit, sports and culture benefit
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your expertise through training and development resources

Practicalities

This is a temporary full-time position based in Espoo, where you will be employed directly by Continental. The role starts in October 2025 and runs until November 2026.

Interested?

Submit your CV and application letter in English via aTalent’s application system at https://emp.jobylon.com/applications/jobs/312847/create/. Remember to use the system, as we do not process applications by email. Please include your salary request in the application.

We review applications on a rolling basis and start interviews already during the application period. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 6, 2025, but the position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is found.

You can familiarize yourself with Continental here: https://www.continental-tires.com/fi/fi/. For questions regarding the recruitment process, contact aTalent’s Recruitment and HR Consultant Laura Seppä at [phone] or [e-mail]. If I’m unable to answer your call right away, please leave a text message and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.