Accounts Payables Accountant (M/F)

Air Liquide; Viseu; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Europe Business Services (ALEBS) in Portugal is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist/Analyst to join the international R2P team. You will process vendor invoices, manage payment proposals, and perform reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and timely outputs.

Working in a modern hybrid environment, you will collaborate with Procurement, IT, and finance partners across European entities, while developing your skills in SAP/Oracle/Navision and Excel in a diverse, inclusive

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Economics.
• Open to early-career professionals with accounting background; multinational experience is a plus.
• Fluent English (B2+); knowledge of other European languages is valued.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Navision) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and credit notes, prepare payment proposals, manage supplier queries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (GR-IR, AP-GL) and resolve blocked invoices.
• Identify process improvements, support audits, and update procedures.
• Collaborate daily with Procurement, Local IT, Finance Partners, and Country CFOs.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

English (B2+)

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Navision

Excel

Job description

Be part of the ALEBS Evolution: Accelerate Innovation, Empower People

Since 2019, ALEBS (Air Liquide Europe Business Services) has evolved from a startup project into a global powerhouse. Over the past years, we have become the beating heart of Air Liquide's operational success, driving efficiency and excellence across the globe.

Why Join Us ?

We don't just offer a job;
we offer a seat at the forefront of the future.

Our mission is clear:

Operational Excellence:

We are pioneering the next era of business services by re-engineering and automating processes with RPA and Generative AI.

Our DNA of Care:

We believe that high performance thrives in a culture of wellbeing. We prioritize your physical and mental health.

Future-Leader Engine:

With our "Grow with GBS" initiative, we don't just hire talent - we groom the future leaders of the Air Liquide Group.

Who We Are:

We are a vibrant community of

439+ experts representing 33 nationalities.

From Europe to Africa, the Middle East, and India, our diversity is our greatest asset. When you join ALEBS, you aren't just joining a service center;
you are joining a global movement where innovation meets humanity.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Are you looking for an international challenge where your attention to detail, analytical skills, and organization make a real difference? At Air Liquide Europe Business Services (ALEBS), we are looking for proactive Accounts Payable Specialists & Analysts (open to Junior, Experienced, and Senior profiles) to join our dynamic Record to Pay (R2P) team! If you thrive in a flexible, collaborative, and fast-paced multicultural environment where your agility matters, this role is for you!

What will your day-to-day look like?

Depending on your experience level, you will play a key role in processing vendor invoices, managing payment proposals, and reconciling balance sheet accounts:

Process vendor invoices and credit notes, prepare payment proposals, manage urgent/advance payments, and allocate direct debits, manual payments, or lodge cards.

Serve as a primary point of contact to manage supplier queries, build strong relationships, and report Master Data change requests.

Reconciliations & Account Analysis:

Execute supplier balance reconciliations (debtors/creditors), reconcile complex balance sheet accounts (e.G., GR-IR, AP-GL, Downpayments), and manage blocked invoices.

Process Optimization & Compliance:

Identify process efficiencies (quick wins), update desktop procedures (DTPs), execute standard internal controls, and support audit data requests.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner daily with Procurement, Local IT, Finance Business Partners, and Country CFOs across European entities.

How the Role Adapts to Your Experience Level:

Junior / Experienced Analyst Level:

Focuses on daily invoice booking, handling supplier queries, preparing routine payment proposals, executing standard vendor reconciliations, and learning operating procedures with team mentorship.

Takes ownership of reviewing payment proposals, resolving complex blocked invoices and GR-IR gaps, monitoring SLAs/KPIs, leading process harmonization/migrations, and providing technical mentorship to junior team members.

What are we looking for?

Education:

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Economics.

Experience:

Open to early-career professionals with an administrative/accounting background, as well as experienced AP professionals (prior experience in a Shared Service Center / BSC or multinational company is a strong plus!).

Languages:

Upper-Intermediate to Fluent English (B2+ / C1 MANDATORY). Knowledge of additional European languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch) is highly valued.

Solid understanding of Accounts Payable processes, vendor invoice booking, and legal invoicing requirements.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Navision) and Excel spreadsheets.

Mindset & Soft Skills:

Flexibility & Resilience:

High capacity to adapt to changing contexts, maintain productivity under pressure, and manage dynamic deadlines.

Excellent communication, diplomatic problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.

What do we offer?

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:

A modern hybrid/flexible working model based on trust, agility, and autonomy.

Structured development pathways and opportunities to participate in continuous improvement and process harmonization projects.

An inclusive, welcoming, and diverse atmosphere in a global industry leader.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.