Accounts Payable French & German Speaking

Lusona Consultancy (group) Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an AP Team Member to join their collaborative finance function. The ideal candidate will have fluency in German and/or French, a strong sense of ownership, and a keen attention to detail. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience of basic accounting principles.
• General administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Sort incoming mail & validate OCR outputs.
• Manage shared mailboxes & resolve queries.
• Process high volume of invoices.
• Ensure accuracy of VAT and tax postings.
• Run manual and automated payments.
• Manage key suppliers to maximise discounts.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor open items.

Skills

Fluency in German and/or French

Clear communication skills

Analytical mindset

Proficient in Excel

Strong attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable

Strong sense of ownership

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We’re looking for a detail-driven AP Team Member to join our fast-paced, collaborative finance function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a structured environment, and can communicate confidently in German and/or French.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring vendor liabilities are accurately recorded, approved, and paid on time, working closely with finance teams across multiple countries and a central Accounting & Reporting team.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Invoice & Payment Processing

• Sort incoming mail & validate OCR outputs
• Manage shared mailboxes & resolve queries
• Process a high volume of invoices, ensuring compliance with country-specific requirements
• Ensure accuracy of VAT and tax postings (incl. withholding tax) in line with legislation
• Run manual and automated payments
• Manage key suppliers to maximise discounts and maintain continuity of supply
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Regularly review and maintain vendor open items

SOX & Audit

• Complete tasks in line with approval matrices, SOX requirements, and audit controls
• Data Security
• Maintain strict data security throughout all processes
• Support additional tasks as required by AP management
• Participate in project work and occasional limited travel
• Ad Hoc

💼 Experience Required

• Understanding and experience of basic accounting principles
• General administrative experience

⭐ Skills & Strengths

• Fluency in German and/or French is essential
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise effectively and work well under pressure
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Flexible and adaptable
• Highly self-motivated

Our client offers competitive basic salary plus excellent benefits package.

If you’re an organised, proactive team player who enjoys working in an international environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!