Accounts Payable Expert

HIGHLIGHTS

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

• Location: Brussels + 3 days of homeworking per week
• Contract type: permanent
• USP: Take ownership of end-to-end accounts payable for Benelux entities, with real scope across controls, reporting and process improvement in an international environment

Your Role

You will be responsible for the efficient, accurate and timely running of accounts payable for the Benelux entities. This includes ensuring compliance with company policies, local regulations and tax requirements, while supporting reliable financial reporting and a strong internal control environment.

The role also plays an active part in process improvement, AP automation and wider finance projects across Benelux.

Your Responsibilities

• Review, verify, code and process vendor invoices in line with company policies and Benelux VAT/tax requirements
• Match invoices with purchase orders, goods receipts and contracts, and resolve discrepancies and approval issues
• Prepare and execute payments, including SEPA, ACH and wire transfers, in line with payment terms and cash flow guidelines
• Perform reconciliations and support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, journal entries and intercompany netting
• Monitor payment schedules, optimise discounts and handle vendor and internal payment queries
• Act as the main contact for vendors, support vendor onboarding and maintain accurate master data
• Support reporting, audit requirements and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system enhancements

What We Offer

• An attractive compensation and benefits package
• A key role within the Benelux Finance team
• Exposure to a dynamic, international environment with cross-country collaboration
• The chance to contribute to process improvements and enhancement projects besides your daily operational work
• Learning and development opportunities within a broad finance scope

Who You xqknzec Are

Must-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years' experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting or a related role
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, accounting principles, VAT/tax basics and vendor management
• Experience with ERP systems, AP automation tools and payment platforms
• Advanced Excel skills; French or Dutch required, with professional English

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an international or cross-country environment
• Benelux VAT knowledge
• Familiarity with internal controls and audit processes

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