German speaking Purchase Ledger Assistant

  • Job Reference: P912211
  • Date Posted: 23 April 2024
  • Recruiter: The Language Business
  • Location: Oxfordshire
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £31,900
  • Bonus/Benefits: Excellent benefits
  • Sector: Accountancy, Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Language(s): German
  • Duration: PERMANENT JOB OR A 6 MONTH CONTRACT
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Jonathan grimes
  • Email: jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk
  • Telephone: 02080537766
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Job Description

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a German speaking Purchase Ledger Assistant to join an international brand. Your overall role will be to provide day-to-day support to the global finance team to ensure the smooth running of the financial administration for their German speaking markets. 


Location of the job
Oxfordshire - 1 day a week office based, 4 days per week remote / work from home (WFH)


Language requirements for the job
Fluency in German and English is essential


Company background
Our client is an international brand with successful business operations across the globe. 


Job responsibilities of the German speaking Purchase Ledger Assistant 
As the German speaking Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will provide day-to-day support to the global finance team to ensure the smooth running of the financial administration for their German speaking markets. 

You role will typically include the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide competent and meticulous support to help the productivity of the Finance Team
  • Set up suppliers
  • Update supplier records
  • Process invoices and credit notes accurately
  • Reconcile supplier statements
  • Prepare bi-monthly payment runs
  • Complete month end process
  • Deal with supplier queries
  • Liaise with internal customers
  • Travel to the German office 4 x times per year 

 

The successful candidate background

  • Fluency in German & English is essential. Fluency also in Dutch is highly advantageous but not essential
  • Previous experience of purchase ledger / accounts payable
  • Computer literate and high proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly in Excel; knowledge of Oracle would be an advantage
  • Excellent organisation skills with an eye for details
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work well with all levels across the business
  • Ability to prioritise your work to meet tight and multiple deadlines
  • Ability to both work as a team and work independently with minimal supervision 

 

Salary, benefits and working hours
£31,900 + benefits. Monday - Friday. Flexible as long as 40 per week 

THIS JOB IS AVAILABLE EITHER AS A PERMANENT JOB OR A 6 MONTH CONTRACT 

To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please apply and forward a copy of your up-to-date CV.


Contact: Jonathan Grimes