Accounts Payable Accountant | German

Adams Multilingual Recruitment; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Commuting reimbursement

Daily lunches

Company events

Yearly international team trip

Job summary

Adams Multilingual Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Accountant for a fast-growing international company based in Amsterdam. You will own day-to-day AP across multiple entities and act as a primary contact for suppliers and internal teams.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) on a fixed-term contract with an option to renew. It offers hybrid working with 3 office days in Amsterdam and 2 days remote, plus pension and commuting support.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Education in accounting or a related field.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite is a strong plus.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Process PO and non-PO invoices across multiple entities.
• Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams; suggest improvements.
• Process daily bank statements and review AP aging; manage vendor emails in English/German.
• Maintain vendor master data and liabilities.
• Support month-end close, VAT returns, and audit documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and system implementations in an international environment.

Skills

English

German

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Accountant for one of our clients, a fast-growing international company headquartered in Amsterdam that supports sustainable solutions and the transition to a greener economy.

In this role, you will take full ownership of day-to-day AP activities across multiple entities and act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Process PO and non-PO purchase invoices accurately and on time across multiple entities
• Resolve discrepancies independently with suppliers and internal departments, and suggest improvements to how these processes run
• Process daily bank statements and review the accounts payable aging report monthly, handling vendor communication in German and English via email
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and take responsibility for managing liabilities
• Support the accounting team with month-end closing, VAT return preparation, and documentation and reconciliations for the annual audit
• Contribute actively to process improvement projects and system implementations in an international environment

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in accounts payable, with a completed education in accounting or a related field
• Fluency in English and German
• Experience working with ERP systems; experience with NetSuite is a strong plus
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach, with the critical thinking to keep financial records accurate and up to date
• Strong stakeholder management and multitasking skills, combined with the flexibility to adapt to new procedures and a growing organisation

What is in it for you:

• Fixed-term contract, with the intention torenewal for indefinite contract afterwards
• Full-time opportunity, 40 hours per week
• Hybrid working, combining 3 office days in Amsterdam with 2 days working from home on weekly basis
• Pension plan and commuting reimbursement
• Daily lunches, snacks & drinks at the office
• Company events and a yearly international team trip

Please note that we can only consider applicants who are currently based in the Netherlands and who will not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.