Accounts Payable and General Ledger Specialist (UK/Italy) (m/f/d)

Your opportunity:

• Responsible for all accounting work necessary to insure accounts payable are processed in a timely and efficient manner
• Verify amount, payment terms and sales tax
• Ensure that down payments and invoices are coded to the correct general ledger codes
• Work with vendors and suppliers to resolve discrepancies, ensure cash discounts and/or confirm payment of outstanding invoices
• Maintain vendor records
• Process regular and ad-hoc General Ledger postings. Analyze and reconcile assigned General Ledger accounts
• Perform all relevant closing activities for RtR and Asset Management area (monthly, quarterly, year-end) and reconcilia-tion
• Support auditors during year-end audits
• Work to drive process improvements in other accounting operation functions as assigned
• Secure deadlines and assignments are executed accordingly to SLA

Your profile:

• University degree in economics, management, accounting or other finance related
• 5 years’ work experience in IFRS-accounting ideally at a Shared Service Center
• SAP knowledge (FI- or AM-Module) is a plus
• Certified accountant is a plus
• High level of English (mandatory). Knowledge of other languages is a plus
• Flexibility and capacity to work under pressure with regards to function and time
• Systematic and quality-oriented way of working
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing 
• Ability to interact with employees and customers (internally and externally) in a professional manner
• The knowledge and competencies of our employees are our most valuable assets