Accounts Payable Specialist

Cobalt Recruitment; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment in Amsterdam is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. This hands-on role covers the full AP cycle, from supplier onboarding and invoice processing to payment runs and month-end reporting.

The role offers hybrid working, combining time in the Amsterdam office with the flexibility to work remotely. You will work with colleagues and suppliers to ensure invoices are accurate, payments are timely and records are up to date.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role.
• Fluent in English and at least one additional European language.
• A good understanding of accounts payable and general accounting procedures.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Accurate, dependable and comfortable taking ownership of your work.
• Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues and external suppliers.
• A relevant degree or finance qualification would be beneficial, including candidates currently studying towards one.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate supplier records
• Process invoices and ensure they are coded and approved correctly
• Check invoices against purchase orders and supporting documents
• Prepare regular payment runs and process approved payments
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve discrepancies
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate outstanding balances
• Support the monthly accounts payable close
• Reconcile accounts payable records with the general ledger
• Prepare aged creditor reports and follow up on overdue items
• Work with colleagues across the business to resolve invoice and payment queries
• Identify opportunities to improve and simplify accounts payable processes
• Provide additional support to the finance team when required

Skills

Accounts payable

Multilingual

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office

Accounting systems

Language skills

Education

Relevant degree or finance qualification

Currently studying towards finance qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

ERP/Accounting software

Job description

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hybrid

Summary

Cobalt Recruitment is working with an established international organisation to appoint an Accounts Payable Specialist to its finance team in Amsterdam.

This is a hands-on role covering the full accounts payable cycle, from supplier onboarding and invoice processing to payment runs, reconciliations and month-end reporting.

The position offers hybrid working, combining time in the Amsterdam office with the flexibility to work remotely.

You will work closely with colleagues and external suppliers to ensure invoices are processed accurately, payments are completed on time and financial records remain up to date.

The role would suit an experienced accounts payable professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and managing a varied workload in a busy international environment.

The role

• Create and maintain accurate supplier records
• Process invoices and ensure they are coded and approved correctly
• Check invoices against purchase orders and supporting documents
• Prepare regular payment runs and process approved payments
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve discrepancies
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate outstanding balances
• Support the monthly accounts payable close
• Reconcile accounts payable records with the general ledger
• Prepare aged creditor reports and follow up on overdue items
• Work with colleagues across the business to resolve invoice and payment queries
• Identify opportunities to improve and simplify accounts payable processes
• Provide additional support to the finance team when required

About you

• Three to five years of experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role
• Fluent in English and at least one additional European language
• A good understanding of accounts payable and general accounting procedures
• Highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• Accurate, dependable and comfortable taking ownership of your work
• Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues and external suppliers
• A relevant degree or finance qualification would be beneficial, including candidates currently studying towards one