Accounts Payable Assistant - German Speaking

Location Edinburgh
Discipline: Commerce & Industry
Job type: Fixed Term Contract
Contact name: Zak Afzal

Contact email: zak.afzal@changerecruitmentgroup.com
Contact phone: 07356012288
Job ref: 136898
Published: 25 days ago
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2025 23:59

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated German-Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant to join our clients finance team on a 9-month contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global business with a strong presence in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts payable, a good understanding of financial processes, and be fluent in German to support our international operations.

German-Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant (9-Month Contract)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Full time Hybrid 3 days WFH

Salary: £27,000

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and manage high volumes of invoices accurately and on time.
  • Ensure all supplier payments are completed in accordance with payment terms.
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions, resolving discrepancies as required.
  • Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to address payment and invoice queries.
  • Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as needed.

Key Requirements:

  • Fluent in German (spoken and written) – Essential.
  • Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in processing financial data.
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and financial systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

  • Experience with D365 or other accounting software.
  • Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

German-Speaking Accounts Payable Assistant (9-Month Contract)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Full time Hybrid 3 days WFH

Salary: £27,000

How to Apply:
If you are a fluent German speaker with experience in accounts payable and are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow within a global organization, we want to hear from you!