Senior/Lead AP with German

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We believe that being friendly is the best policy, thats why we are eager to help you through the whole lifecycle of recruitment. Our team comes with 15 years of recruitment experience behind its back. At any given moment, we can offer multiple opportunities from different companies in need of a wide variety of talent.

If you are interested in starting a new job, we will present you with multiple opportunities, will be there to answer all your questions, help you prepare for interviews and tests, provide essential feedback and even guide and support you through the process of recruitment all the way up to the first day at your new job.

Our current client is a company that provides flexible and innovative business solutions for workflow and personnel management. On their behalf we are looking for a Senior/Lead AP with German to join their team in Sofia. If you are curious about this exciting opportunity, then this might be the chance you have been waiting for!

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Operations

- Ensure accurate posting of bank statements and accounts payable transactions.

- Oversee and support travel expense verification and booking in line with company policies.

- Manage accrual postings and general ledger entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns.

- Contribute to monthly and quarterly closing and reporting processes.

- Provide support in accounts receivable activities where required.

Leadership & Team Coordination

- Guide, mentor, and support junior accounting team members within the AP function.

- Act as a point of escalation for complex accounting topics and transaction issues.

- Coordinate workload distribution and ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.

- Promote a collaborative and knowledge-sharing team culture.

Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

- Lead initiatives to optimize, standardize, and digitalize accounting processes.

- Support the implementation of a new digital data room and documentation structure.

- Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve controls, and enhance reporting accuracy.

- Actively contribute to finance transformation projects and automation initiatives.

Requirements:

- Completed commercial or finance-related education (e.g., Kaufmännische Ausbildung or equivalent).

- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with strong exposure to accounts payable.

- Solid Knowledge of bank postings, accruals and general ledger accounting.

- Experience supporting month-end closing and financial reporting processes.

- Initial experience in coordinating or mentoring team members is highly desirable.

-Strong analytical, structured, and detail-oriented working style.

- Ability to lead by example and work effectively in an international team environment.

- Strong interest in process improvement, automation, and digital finance transformation.

- Fluent German and English (written and spoken).

The company offers:

- Opportunity to lead and develop within an international finance team.

- Exposure to digital transformation and process optimization projects.

- Hybrid working model and modern office environment.

- A collaborative and supportive culture that values innovation and growth.

- Competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support well-being and work-life balance.

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, don't hesitate to apply!

We welcome the opportunity to learn more about you!

Please send your CV in English.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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