- LocationBarcelona
- Job type Mid level - 1 to 3 years
- DisciplineFinance & Accounting
- Reference5280-70
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AP Accountant with German
Job description
AP Accountant – German Speaker | Barcelona (Hybrid)
Location: Barcelona Area (Hybrid)
Language: German (Fluent) + English
Sector: Finance / Shared Service Center
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time
The Company
Our client is an international leader with a thriving Shared Service Center near Barcelona, experiencing strong growth and transformation. They are known for investing in people, processes, and innovation. Join a dynamic finance team supporting the German market while enjoying an international work culture in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
The Job
As an AP Accountant – German Speaker, you’ll be part of the Accounts Payable team within the centralized Finance department. Your mission: ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments for the German entity, in compliance with internal controls and local tax regulations.
Your main responsibilities:
What’s in It for You?
Location: Barcelona Area (Hybrid)
Language: German (Fluent) + English
Sector: Finance / Shared Service Center
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time
The Company
Our client is an international leader with a thriving Shared Service Center near Barcelona, experiencing strong growth and transformation. They are known for investing in people, processes, and innovation. Join a dynamic finance team supporting the German market while enjoying an international work culture in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
The Job
As an AP Accountant – German Speaker, you’ll be part of the Accounts Payable team within the centralized Finance department. Your mission: ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments for the German entity, in compliance with internal controls and local tax regulations.
Your main responsibilities:
- Handle invoice validation, processing, and coding for German vendors
- Monitor payment cycles, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payments
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings (AP-related tasks)
- Communicate directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders in German and English
- Collaborate with other SSC teams (Procurement, General Ledger, Treasury)
- Participate in process improvement and automation projects
- Ensure compliance with company policies and German accounting/tax standards
- Fluent in German and professional level in English
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
- 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in an SSC environment
- Proficient in SAP or other ERP systems
- Team-oriented, proactive, with a detail-oriented mindset
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, international work environment
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary : 35 KEUR negociable with experience
- Hybrid model with flexibility
- Career growth opportunities within a growing SSC
- A collaborative and multicultural environment
- Relocation support (if applicable)
- Office near Barcelona’s coast, with great facilities and international flair