German speaking Accounts Payable Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a German-speaking Accounts Payable Manager to lead their dynamic accounting team in London. This role offers the opportunity to manage a team of AP specialists while ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounts payable, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will drive efficiency and excellence in financial operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluent in German

Leadership Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Decision-Making

Process Optimisation

Education

Experience in Accounts Payable

Experience in a Global Enterprise

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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:

• Manage the accounts payable processes and supervise the AP team.
• Foster a high-performance team environment, providing guidance and mentoring.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and other payable transactions.
• Oversee financial statement closing and regulatory activities related to accounts payable.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Identify and implement process optimisations, including automation and system enhancements.
• 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:

• Fluency in German and English, written and spoken, is mandatory for the role.
• Extensive, in-depth Accounts Payable experience.
• Previous experience in managing an Accounts Payable team.
• Experience in a global enterprise and handling transactions in multiple currencies preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of financial transactions, systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• 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.
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