Accounts Payable Assistant - Portuguese Speaking

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cardiff seeks a Portuguese Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant on a fixed-term contract. The role involves managing supplier invoices and expenses, requiring fluency in Portuguese and English, along with experience in finance. This position offers a salary of £27,000 - £28,000 per annum, working 36 hours a week, with opportunities for career progression and support in a collaborative team.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life Assurance coverage

Progression opportunities

Supportive finance team

Qualifications

• Fluent in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).
• Experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Excellent accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and record supplier invoices and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Manage and verify staff and corporate credit card expenses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment queries.

Skills

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in English

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel knowledge

Experience in Accounts Payable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Portuguese Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant - FTC

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract

About the Role

Our client, a leading international organisation based in Cardiff, is seeking a Portuguese-speaking Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll play a key role in managing purchase ledger, staff expenses, and credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and record supplier invoices and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Manage and verify staff and corporate credit card expenses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment queries.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments in both Portuguese and English.
• Assist with month-end close, including accruals and reporting.
• Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Fluent in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).
• Experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role.
• Excellent accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and accounting software (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

What's on Offer

• Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed-term
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing and support service
• Life Assurance coverage
• Progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Supportive, friendly finance team and collaborative working culture

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV, and Alex Connelly will call you in confidence to discuss the role in more detail