Accounts Payable Assistant

Interim Accounts Payable Assistant (German Speaking)

Location: Hybrid / Frankfurt, Germany

Position Type: Interim / Contract (Until May 2027, with a very high likelihood of extension or conversion to permanent)

About the Role

A rapidly growing, global Life Sciences business is seeking an Interim Accounts Payable Assistant to join their international finance team. Operating within a collaborative shared services environment, this role is key to supporting international expansion by handling end-to-end accounts payable and employee expense processing across multiple entities and currencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and manage cash allocation activities accurately and promptly.
• Manage employee expense claims, ensuring adherence to internal policies and proper approval flows.
• Support multi-currency payment runs and perform routine vendor statement reconciliations.
• Handle company credit card transaction logging and set up new vendor accounts.
• Assist with month-end finance activities, ad-hoc transactions, and journals.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external European vendors to resolve queries.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 3–5 years of accounts payable experience within an international or multi-currency shared services environment.
• Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP (ECC or S/4 HANA) and SAP Concur is required; NetSuite experience is preferred.
• Tax Knowledge: Good understanding of VAT coding and accounts payable controls.
• Languages: Business fluency in both written and spoken German and English.
• Mindset: Proactive, organized, and capable of managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

To Apply

If you are available for an interim contract with strong long-term potential and want to join an expanding industry leader, submit your CV today to discuss the details.