French Speaking Accounts Payable

French Selection UK; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

French Selection UK is recruiting a French speaking Accounts Payable specialist in Wolverhampton on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will process high volumes of vendor invoices, ensure timely payments and support month-end activities.

The role requires fluent French, experience in accounts payable or finance administration, and strong attention to detail. You will work with internal teams to maintain accurate records and respond to supplier inquiries.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French (written and spoken) essential.
• Experience in high-volume accounts payable, procurement or finance admin.
• Excellent communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to be a strong team player as well as work independently.
• IT literate with Excel and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of international and domestic vendor invoices, ensuring that all invoices have the necessary information for timely payments.
• Send completed invoices for approval or enter for purchase order matching if required
• Manage exceptions for blocked invoices and either resolve if possible or elevate as necessary
• Support with month-end and year-end closing administration
• Maintain key stakeholder relationships and respond to client enquiries or follow-ups
• Ensure accurate administration and maintain filing for auditing purposes
• Maintain accurate records of all payable transactions
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to ensure timely payments

Skills

Fluent French

Accounts Payable

Procurement

Finance Admin

Communication

Time Management

Team Player

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

A leading manufacturer of chemical solutions with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

French Speaking Accounts Payable
6 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits
Ref: 8247FP

Main duties

To be responsible for the Accounts Payable and ensure invoices and payments are processed efficiently.

The role

• Process high volumes of international and domestic vendor invoices, ensuring that all invoices have the necessary information for timely payments.
• Send completed invoices for approval or enter for purchase order matching if required
• Manage exceptions for blocked invoices and either resolve if possible or elevate as necessary
• Support with month-end and year-end closing administration
• Maintain key stakeholder relationships and respond to client enquiries or follow-ups
• Ensure accurate administration and maintain filing for auditing purposes
• Maintain accurate records of all payable transactions
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to ensure timely payments

Candidate's Profile

• Fluent in French (written and spoken) essential
• Experience in high-volume accounts payable, procurement or finance admin
• Excellent communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to be a strong team player as well as work independently
• IT literate with skills in excel and SAP

Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits