German speaking Accounts Payable Manager

Language Matters; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a German-speaking Accounts Payable Manager to lead their dynamic Accounting team in London. This pivotal role involves managing the accounts payable function, ensuring financial accuracy, and developing policies that enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Accounts Payable, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. By collaborating with various departments, you will drive optimizations and foster a high-performance team environment, making a significant impact on the organization. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English is mandatory for the role.
• Extensive experience in Accounts Payable and team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processes and supervise the AP team.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and oversee compliance.

Skills

Fluent in German

Leadership Skills

Decision-Making Abilities

Team Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Experience in Accounts Payable

Experience in a Global Enterprise

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

German speaking Accounts Payable Manager

Our client, a leading Financial Advisory Firm, is seeking a German-speaking Accounts Payable Manager to join their dynamic Accounting team in London. This role involves partnering with various departments to ensure efficient working capital management and overseeing the accounts payable function. The successful candidate will manage a team of AP specialists, develop policies and procedures, and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the accounts payable processes and supervise the AP team.
2. Foster a high-performance team environment, providing guidance and mentoring.
3. Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and other payable transactions.
4. Oversee financial statement closing and regulatory activities related to accounts payable.
5. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors.
6. Identify and implement process optimisations, including automation and system enhancements.
7. Collaborate with colleagues across functions to improve the procure-to-pay value stream.

About You:

The ideal candidate is a fluent German Speaker, with previous experience in Accounts Payable as well as managing a team. With a commitment to continuous improvement, you possess excellent leadership and management skills, sound judgement, and strong decision-making abilities.

Qualifications:

1. Fluency in German and English, written and spoken, is mandatory for the role.
2. Extensive, in-depth Accounts Payable experience.
3. Previous experience in managing an Accounts Payable team.
4. Experience in a global enterprise and handling transactions in multiple currencies preferred.
5. Advanced knowledge of financial transactions, systems, and regulatory compliance.
6. Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
7. Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritise responsibilities effectively.

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Alexia.