Accounts Payable - German Speaking

Pertemps; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused company in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Member who is detail-oriented and fluent in German. In this hybrid role, you'll ensure timely processing of vendor invoices, manage supplier queries, and maintain compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance or accounting processes and strong administrative skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling high volumes of invoices accurately.
• Ability to manage supplier queries and maintain organized mailbox.
• Experience in VAT and tax postings or compliance with local legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy.
• Handle supplier queries and maintain organized mailbox management.
• Ensure correctness of VAT and tax postings per local legislation.

Skills

Experience with accounting or finance processes

Strong administrative skills

Fluent in German (spoken and written)

Analytical and accurate problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Job description

Accounts Payable Team Member- German Speaking | Hybrid | £29k

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Team Member to join their busy European finance hub in Glasgow. You’ll play a key role in ensuring vendor invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time, while supporting finance teams across several European countries.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and process high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with country-specific requirements
• Handle supplier queries via email and maintain organised mailbox management
• Ensure all VAT and tax postings (including withholding tax) are correct and in line with local legislation
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Build and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to support smooth operations
• Complete vendor statement and balance sheet reconciliations
• Regularly review and update vendor open items
• Ensure all work follows internal approval, SOX, and audit controls
• Support the team with ad hoc tasks and occasional project work

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with accounting or finance processes
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator - fluent in German (spoken and written)
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Analytical and accurate, with good problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Adaptable, proactive, and motivated to take ownership of your work