Junior Accountant in O2C (German Speaker) - Gdańsk

Arla Group; Województwo pomorskie; Híbrido; PLN 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Private medical care (LUX MED)

Life insurance (Unum)

Cafeteria benefits system

Wellbeing initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

Arla Group in Gdańsk is seeking an Order to Cash specialist to support receivables and customer queries in an international environment. You will use German and English daily and apply basic Excel skills, with SAP knowledge considered an advantage.

You’ll join one of four O2C teams and contribute to process improvements while developing your accounting competencies. We offer a hybrid work model, flexible hours, on-site parking and a range of benefits as part of Arla Global Shared Services.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration, Economics, Linguistics or a similar field.
• At least 6 months of professional experience.
• Strong English and German language skills; basic Excel.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Register and resolve disputes and process rebates.
• Follow up on outstanding debts via emails, tickets, calls and other channels, escalating as needed.
• Complete regular invoicing tasks within deadlines, including issuing invoices and credit/debit notes.
• Respond to customer queries by email and phone; provide reporting input to business units.
• Identify opportunities to improve O2C processes and keep HTG documentation up to date.

Conocimientos

German language

English language

Educación

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance or Economics

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Would you like to develop your accounting skills in an international environment while using your German and English every day? Join our Order to Cash (O2C) Department in Gdańsk and help keep Arla’s cash flow running smoothly.

You will join one of four experienced O2C teams looking after Arla’s receivables and supporting customers and stakeholders. Alongside your daily responsibilities, you will develop your skills, explore new solutions and contribute to projects beyond your regular tasks.

Read more about our business: Inside Arla.

How you will make an impact

Working with collections and credit control processes, you will help ensure that business transactions are accurately recorded and customer queries are resolved efficiently. You will cooperate with Arla’s business units, contribute to continuous improvement and take on other tasks assigned by your Team Leader and Team Coordinator.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Register and resolve disputes, and process rebates.

• Follow up on outstanding debts via emails, tickets, inbound and outbound calls, and other channels, escalating unresolved items within agreed timeframes.

• Complete regular invoicing tasks within agreed deadlines, including issuing manual invoices and credit and debit notes.

• Respond to customer queries by email and phone, and provide reporting input to relevant business units.

• Identify opportunities to improve O2C processes and keep how-to guides (HTG) up to date.

What will make you successful

You hold or are working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration, Economics, Linguistics or a similar field and have at least 6 months of professional experience. You bring a good understanding of accounting principles, advanced English and German language skills, and basic Excel skills. Experience with SAP will be considered as an advantage.

You can follow standard processes, review documents, and enter, check and retrieve data for reports and customer queries. You use your analytical and time-management skills to organise your workload and meet deadlines. You communicate clearly with colleagues, business stakeholders and customers, know when to ask questions, and are comfortable providing customer service in an international environment.

Three personal qualities will help you succeed: attention to detail, shown in how you check records and transactions; a collaborative approach, helping colleagues and customers resolve queries; and initiative, taking ownership of issues and suggesting practical improvements.

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

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

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 brings together multiple functions based in the Punkt building in Gdańsk. Our teams support Arla’s global business across areas including IT, Finance, Procurement and HR, providing expertise, solutions and services that enable efficient business operations worldwide. From technology and digital solutions, through financial and procurement processes, to people-related services, we work together to support Arla’s business and its continued development. Together, we are dedicated to one collective mission: ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products every single day.

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Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.