Junior Accountant

Arla Foods; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care (LUX MED)

Life insurance (Unum)

Cafeteria benefits (gym card, vouchers

Travel points, cinema tickets

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join the Source to Pay team in Gdańsk. You will process invoices and credit notes in SAP, verify documents, and assist with queries from suppliers and colleagues to ensure timely, accurate financial data.

You will also handle expense claims in SAP Concur, participate in internal controls, and contribute to process improvements. A European/global team with hybrid work and ongoing training awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a similar area.
• Fluency in English and strong German (B2) is a plus.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office and data quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and credit notes in SAP.
• Verify accounting documents and ensure data quality.
• Support suppliers and stakeholders with queries.
• Process payment reminders and reconciliations.
• Conduct internal control activities and ensure compliance.
• Assist process improvements within the team.
• Meet operational KPIs for the area.
• Handle employee expense claims in SAP Concur and provide first-line support via email/chat.

Skills

Fluency in English

German language (B2)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

SAP Concur

Job description

Join our Source to Pay Department and play a vital role in our company. You will support daily Travel & Expenses operations by processing invoices, handling vendor and stakeholder queries, and ensuring high-quality financial data in SAP. Working closely with colleagues across the business and external suppliers, you will help ensure timely and accurate invoice processing while maintaining compliance with internal controls and country-specific requirements. This is a great opportunity to develop your accounting knowledge, learn our systems and tools, and make a real impact from day one.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Processing invoices and credit notes in SAP
• Verifying accounting documents and ensuring data quality
• Supporting suppliers and business stakeholders with queries
• Processing payment reminders and reconciliations
• Performing internal control activities and compliance checks
• Supporting process improvements within the team
• Delivering operational KPIs within own area
• Processing and verifying employee expense claims in SAP Concur in line with company policies, country-specific guidelines, and standard procedures, while providing first-line support to employees via email and chat for Travel & Expense and SAP Concur-related queries.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a similar area.
• German language at a minimum B2 level will be considered as a strong asset
• Fluency in English
• Good communication skills.
• Positive attitude and engagement
• Openness for change and improvements
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Good knowledge of the MS Office package

What do we offer?

• Work in an international environment with teams across different countries
• Scandinavian working style – flat structure, informal atmosphere & no formal dress code
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid work model, offering a balance between office collaboration and home office flexibility
• Additional annual leave of up to 4 extra days, awarded over time in recognition of your tenure with us
• Private medical care (LUX MED) and life insurance (Unum)
• Cafeteria benefits system (gym card, vouchers, travel points, cinema tickets – you choose)
• Employee Assistance Program (psychological, legal and financial support)Wellbeing initiatives, including sports activities and communities (e.g. running team)
• Structured onboarding and access to expert‑led trainings
• Co‑financing of education and certifications, supporting continuous professional development
• Employee referral bonus program
• Brand‑new modern office full of greenery and plants
• On‑site parking
• Spacious canteen with fresh breakfasts and lunches available daily

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).

We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.

Read more about Arla Global Shared Services.

Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Punkt building in Gdańsk. As of now, we have an IT Services and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally. We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world. Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future. We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.