Junior German Accounts Payable - Lisbon

Adecco Recursos Humanos; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Recursos Humanos is seeking a Junior Accounts Payable Accountant to join a vibrant, international team supporting the Swiss market. This role focuses on accurate payment processing, vendor collaboration, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced, global setting.

You will handle weekly payment runs, resolve discrepancies, support month-end close, and contribute to process improvements, working with ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience in international or multinational environments.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Fluency in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Execute weekly payment runs with accuracy and efficiency.
• Act as a point of contact for vendors and resolve issues.
• Process employee expense reports and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready records and assist month-end close.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across countries.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

English

German

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and keeping things moving behind the scenes? Do you enjoy turning complex financial processes into smooth, reliable operations?

We’re looking for an Junior Accounts Payable Accountant to join a vibrant, international team supporting the Swiss market. This is more than a finance role — it’s an opportunity to be at the heart of a fast-paced, global environment where your work directly supports business performance and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Payment Operations

• Orchestrate weekly payment runs with accuracy and efficiency;
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies like a detective;
• Execute payments via banking platforms;
• Ensure every transaction is timely, compliant, and spotless.

Vendor Experience

• Act as a trusted point of contact for vendors;
• Handle inquiries and resolve issues with professionalism and clarity;
• Build strong relationships that keep things running smoothly;
• Collaborate with procurement and internal teams to solve challenges.

Expenses & Compliance

• Review and process employee expense reports;
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and supporting documentation.

Financial Control & Insights

• Maintain clean, structured, and audit-ready records;
• Perform reconciliations (vendor accounts, ledger vs subledger);
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities;
• Contribute to intercompany processes and balance reviews;
• Generate reports and identify trends that drive improvement.

Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, accounting, and cross-functional teams;
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders across different countries.

What You Bring

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• At least 1 years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar roles;
• Comfort working in international or multinational environments;
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems;
• Fluency in English and German;
• A sharp eye for detail — nothing slips through;
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Bring your curiosity, your attention to detail, and your drive — and let’s build better processes together.