Finance Specialist (Accounts Payable)

Sodexo; Matosinhos; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life Insurance

Meal allowance

Extra vacation day

Career growth opportunities

Multicultural projects

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Finance Specialist (Accounts Payable) in Portugal to manage purchase orders, invoices, and vendor communications while supporting month-end activities.

The role requires a Finance/Accountancy degree, English fluency, SAP/ERP experience, and the ability to perform under pressure. Join a diverse team offering health benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accountancy/Business.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience working in Accounts Payable or Purchase to Pay.
• Experience in Office applications and ERP system application (SAP preferred).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable person and familiar working under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing: Process and manage purchase orders in line with company policies.
• Accounts Payable: Receive, review, and process invoices accurately and on time.
• General Finance Support: Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy/ Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

In 1966, in Marseille, Pierre Bellon laid the foundations of what would become Sodexo, guided by a simple yet powerful idea: improving everyday life through services that truly matter.

Today, Sodexo is a global leader in Food and Services, supporting people at every moment of life, at work, in schools, hospitals and communities. With 426,000 colleagues across 43 countries, we serve 80 million consumers every day, generating €24.1 billion in revenues. Our growth goes hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility, driven by our purpose: to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all.

About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)

Portugal is no exception! 7years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

Opportunity: Finance Specialist (Accounts Payable)

What will you do?

Purchasing

• Process and manage purchase orders in line with company policies
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries
• Handle vendor and PO-related inquiries and resolve issues
• Review open purchase orders and support GRNI follow-up and reconciliations
• Ensure resale certificates and required documentation are up to date

Accounts Payable

• Receive, review, and process invoices accurately and on time
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Support payment processing and handle non-PO invoices with proper approvals
• Monitor vendor accounts and support 3-way match reviews

General Finance Support

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Assist with reporting, cash reconciliation, inventory, payroll, and billing processes
• Monitor AR aging, support collections, and identify financial risks or variances

What you'll need to succeed?

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy/ Business;
• Fluency in English
• Experience working in Accounts Payable or Purchase to Pay;
• Experience in Office applications and ERP system application (SAP preferred);
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable person and familiar working under pressure;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

What we have to offer you?

• Health & Life Insurance;
• Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
• Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;
• Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
• Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
• Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.

Learn more about Sodexo: YouTube - Sodexo.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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