AP Accountant with German

Description

Great People Work Here

Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers.

We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and who do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.

The AP Accountant with German will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and travel & expense reports. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of AP processes, effective organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. This position reports directly to the Accounting Team Leader and collaborates with various departments to support the company’s financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare, verify, and process payment runs on a weekly or as-needed basis.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies and process reimbursements accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments to address inquiries and resolve payment issues.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining AP policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct regular AP aging analysis, debit balances and GRNI cleansing.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, reports, and supporting schedules related to AP activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and help implement best practices within the AP function.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in accounts payable in SSC/BPO environment.
• Fluency English and German (at least B2 lvl)
• Solid knowledge of AP principles, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (S4/Hana) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with automated AP workflows
• Excellent methodical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with vendors, team members, and management.

Benefits

• Private health care -family covered
• Hybrid mode work (1 day per week within the office)
• Subsidized meals in local canteen
• One additional, fully paid day off over the Festive period
• Discounted online Twinings tea shop
• Welcome pack for newborn Twinings babies
• Co-financed MultiSport card
• Co-financed kindergarten
• Discounts for sport, education and travels
• Vouchers for Christmas
• Holiday bonus
• Comprehensive wellbeing program
• Vouchers for beauty treatments
• Onsite beauty treatments
• Twice yearly parties for the whole team

About Twinings Ovaltine

Twinings has become one of the world’s most renowned tea companies over its 300-year history because we never stop learning, never stop experimenting and never stop inventing. We take pride in our tea from bud to cup and have been working with some of our tea estates around the world since the early 18th Century.

More than 300 years later, the love of tea is still here - and so are we! We still sell tea from Thomas’s shop, and we still work hard to bring the most innovative new blends to tea lovers around the world. Now, we have over 500 varieties and our teas are cherished all over the world. Our expert master blenders taste more than 3,000 cups of tea every week. So you can be sure the next cup you taste will be every bit as good as the one yesterday or the day before.

Our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TwiningsOvo, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and meaningful work. We are committed to building a workplace where people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel safe, valued, have a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive. Inclusion is more than a goal, it’s how we work together every day. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against an applicant on the basis of their ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic background or any other status protected by law and are committed to promoting diversity across our workplace.

Applicants may be entitled to reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act. A reasonable adjustment is a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity.

Please inform our Talent Acquisition or HR Shared Services team if you need any assistance completing your application or to otherwise participate in the application process.