Accounts Payable Accountant

Airbus; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Modern office in Lisbon

Diverse career opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Portugal SA is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join the GBS team. The role involves reviewing invoices, POs, and vendor inquiries, while supporting travel programs and ensuring accurate payments. A strong eye for detail and high-volume data entry are essential.

English proficiency is required; other European languages are a plus. The position offers a hybrid work model in Portugal with opportunities for growth within Airbus' global GBS network.

Qualifications

• Finance/Accounting degree or experience in administrative accounting tasks.
• Ability to handle high-volume data entry.
• Ability to process a minimum of 80 invoices daily with 98% accuracy.
• Professional and service-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and verify accuracy against orders and receipts.
• Review purchase orders and assist with PO assessment and supplier inquiries.
• Support corporate travel programs and respond to vendor questions.
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions and escalating issues as needed.
• Prepare invoices for payment and liaise with internal departments and vendors to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

English (Advanced)

Accounting degree

Data entry

Invoice processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Job description

Job Description:We are now looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant for Airbus GBS team!Responsibilities - your missionThe tasks to perform are associated with invoice analysis, purchase order assessment, supporting corporate travel programs, and responding to vendor inquiries.Invoice Processing:Receive invoices, verify the accuracy of items ordered, received, and priced when necessary and receive approval from appropriate Department HeadInvestigate and resolve exception invoices associated with processing of invoices and purchase ordersPrepare invoices for paymentInternal and External Customer Service:Receive, research and resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate personsActs as a department liaison between departments and vendorsMaintain vendor statements with selected vendors.Additional Responsibilities:Comply with safety policies and proceduresComply with Finance, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Supply Chain policies and proceduresPerforms variety of tasks and projects as necessary from the Leadership teamRequirements - our ideal candidate will haveJunior accountant (recent graduates) or with experience in Accounting administrative tasksLanguage: English - advanced level; Other European languages (French / German / Spanish) would be a plusFinance / Accounting degree or experience in administrative accounting tasksAbility to handle high-volume of data entryWork with appropriate parties to resolve issues on invoicesImplement and document process improvementsAbility to process a minimum of 80 invoices daily with 98% accuracyFamiliar with standard accounting concepts, practices, and proceduresAttention to detail and accuracyOrganizational and time management skillsProfessionalismService-oriented approachAbility to prioritize issues and to efficiently troubleshoot problemsEffective Communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to work with all organizational levelsBenefits - what’s in it for youDiverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in otherregions around the world.A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.A modern office, well connected to public transportation.A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.An intense and exciting onboarding experienceThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company:Airbus Portugal SAEmployment Type:Permanent-Experience Level:ProfessionalJob Family:Transactional Accounting By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.