AP Vendor Specialist with German

Michael Page; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 169,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

An international recruitment agency in Katowice is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist fluent in both German and English. The candidate will handle supplier invoices, maintain vendor ledgers, and support month-end activities in a hybrid working environment. A strong background in accounting and attention to detail are essential for this role. Comprehensive benefits include private health care and eligibility for an annual bonus.

Benefits

Private health care

Annual bonus eligibility

Modern office

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable Accounting.
• Hands-on AP experience in an international environment.
• Solid understanding of European AP and tax mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Capture and post supplier invoices with correct coding.
• Maintain vendor ledgers and resolve mismatches.
• Support month-end activities and produce AP reports.

Skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Experience with ERP software

Education

Accounting education or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Brand-new roles in a launching SSC. Fluency in German & English is a must.

About Our Client

International company opening a new SSC in Poland; multiple new roles, hybrid working model, and a growing structure.

Job Description

• Capture, validate, and post supplier invoices (PO & non-PO), ensuring correct coding and approvals.
• Run weekly/monthly payments and monitor cash-out forecasts.
• Maintain vendor ledgers: allocate credits, clear open items, and resolve mismatches.
• Reconcile supplier statements; investigate pricing/quantity/tax differences with business partners.
• Process employee expenses and corporate card settlements; perform related reconciliations.
• Support month-end (accruals, AP aging, GR/IR review) and produce AP reports/KPIs.
• Guard compliance with internal controls and European tax requirements (e.g., VAT/WHT).
• Provide documents for internal/external audits and contribute to process standardization/automation.
• Collaborate with French market stakeholders; optionally cover other EMEA entities when needed.

The Successful Applicant

• Accounting education or equivalent practical background in AP Accounting.
• Fluent German and English (written & spoken).
• Hands-on AP experience in an international environment (software/services or subscription models welcome).
• Solid grasp of European AP/tax mechanics, e-invoicing practices, and vendor portals.
• Comfortable with ERP/AP tools and Excel (lookups, pivots, reconciliations).
• Detail-driven, well-organized, and able to juggle deadlines while communicating clearly with suppliers and internal teams.
• Continuous-improvement mindset; enjoys fixing root causes, not just transactions.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid work model (Katowice).
• Private health care.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Modern office, ergonomic setup.