Accounts Payable Lead- German speaking

Whitbread Court, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5XE, UK Req #12287

08 April 2025

We’re Whitbread the UK’s largest hospitality business with over 1,200 hotels and restaurants across the UK but we’re more than that. We’re the 38,000 people who make everyday experiences special that delight over 5 million guests every month.

Accounts payable is a critical element of the finance shared services team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, making payments to suppliers, handling supplier queries, and reconciling supplier statements. The Accounts Payable Lead has responsibility for leading the end-to-end accounts payable process and all aspects of payments processing for multi-market operations.

Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Job Type: Permanent

Why you’ll love it here:

• Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 10% of base salary
• Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands

What you’ll do:

• Supervise and mentor the offshore accounts payable and payments team, providing guidance on daily tasks and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Resolve price difference queries with buyers/procurement as necessary.
• Completion of supplier statement and balance sheet reconciliations.

What we need:

• German language proficiency - strong verbal and written German skills to communicate with stakeholders, manage supplier inquiries, and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Process design & optimisation - process mapping, workflow improvement, and implementing changes to enhance accounts payable efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience in change management - proven ability to drive transformation, implement automation, and manage process changes while securing stakeholder buy-in.

Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:

Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that’s where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there’s no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading. #LI1-MS