Job description
To strengthen our team at our Krefeld location, we are looking for an experienced Accountant (Accounts Payable / Creditor Accounting) to join us at the earliest possible date for a fixed-term assignment of 2 years, with the option of extension. In this role, you will become an essential part of our finance department, ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of our accounts payable processes in a dynamic and international environment.
YOUR TASKS
- You process incoming invoices accurately and ensure they are correctly posted in the accounting system
- You ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers in line with agreed payment terms
- You maintain well-structured and reliable records of all accounts payable transactions
- You review and process expense reports and reimbursement requests
- You reconcile supplier accounts regularly with vendor statements and internal records
- You prepare meaningful reports on accounts payable activities to support financial decision-making
- You ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and internal control standards YOUR PROFILE
- You have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship – e.g. as an industrial clerk or tax clerk – or a comparable qualification. Alternatively, you hold a degree in business administration with a focus on finance
- You have at least 3 years of experience in accounts payable accounting
- You are well familiar with accounting processes, tax topics (especially VAT), and relevant regulations
- You have strong analytical skills and are confident in using IT systems and common MS Office applications, especially Excel
- You enjoy working in a precise, analytical, and structured way
- You communicate clearly, think proactively, and work reliably both independently and as part of a team
- Your fluent German and English skills complete your profile YOUR BENEFITS AT AKIEM
- Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
- A lived company culture characterized by teamwork and openness
- A dynamic, international working environment with flat hierarchies
- Freedom to contribute ideas and actively shape business development
- A motivated team with strong cohesion and mutual support
- Personal and professional development opportunities in a future-oriented company
- Diverse career opportunities driven by continuous growth
- Modern office spaces and a pleasant working atmosphere Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our career portal! We are actively committed to inclusion and create a working environment where diversity is valued, equal opportunity is practiced, and everyone can contribute their strengths – we look forward to hearing from you!