Accounts Payable Officer - Hales Group Limited : Job Details

Accounts Payable Officer (EMEA)

Location: Buntingford

Salary: £27k-30k Per annum

Job Type: Permanent

A rapidly growing company in the data centre construction industry, based in Buntingford, is looking for a meticulous and committed Accounts Payable Officer to enhance their finance team.

The Accounts Payable Officer will primarily oversee and manage the purchase ledger for the company’s German entity, while also providing support to other entities within the group. This role offers a diverse and challenging opportunity to influence and drive financial discipline, aligning with the Group’s broader financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices through the accounting and invoice approval systems.
• Take ownership of the Accounts Payable Mailbox for the German entity.
• Address and resolve supplier queries efficiently.
• Ensure compliance in the posting and transaction of German invoices, including customs invoices, pro-forma invoices, and deposits.
• Coordinate timely payment runs to ensure deadlines are met.
• Reconcile vendor accounts regularly.
• Support monthly VAT returns for Germany.
• Process personal expenses and credit card statements.
• Assist the wider AP team across other entities when needed.
• Aid in audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Support end-of-month procedures to ensure accurate accruals.
• Provide relevant Accounts Payable analysis as required.
• Continuously challenge existing processes and drive improvements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in transactional finance within medium to large organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of Accounts Payable functions and ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics) or Navision.
• Proven experience handling invoices for a German-based entity or branch.
• Strong understanding of German regulations and compliance.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong data manipulation and Excel skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure with a proactive attitude.
• Experience in the construction industry is advantageous.
• Multilingual skills are a plus, with German language proficiency being highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Company Pension scheme
• Social events & team building events.
• Shut down at Christmas.
• Holiday entitlement (at offer stage)

• Free On-site parking

If you are a skilled finance professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.