Accounts Payable Accountant

About the role

Airbus Portugal is looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant for its GBS team in Lisbon. The role covers invoice analysis, purchase order assessment, support of corporate travel programs and responses to vendor inquiries. It suits recent accounting graduates or people with experience in accounting administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Receive invoices, check that items ordered, received and priced are accurate when needed, and obtain approval from the relevant Department Head
• Investigate and resolve exception invoices related to invoices and purchase orders
• Prepare invoices for payment
• Receive, research and resolve routine internal and external inquiries on account status, including resolving discrepancies
• Act as a liaison between departments and vendors, and maintain vendor statements with selected vendors
• Comply with safety and finance, accounts payable, purchasing and supply chain policies, and carry out other tasks and projects assigned by the Leadership team

Required profile

• Junior accountant (recent graduate) or experience in accounting administrative tasks
• Finance or accounting degree, or experience in administrative accounting
• Advanced English; French, German or Spanish is a plus
• Ability to process at least 80 invoices daily with 98% accuracy
• Ability to handle a high volume of data entry and to resolve invoice issues with the right parties

Required skills

• Familiarity with standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational and time-management skills, prioritization and troubleshooting
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to implement and document process improvements

What we offer

• Diverse career opportunities within Airbus's European core countries or elsewhere
• A hybrid working model combining onsite and offsite work
• A modern office well connected to public transport
• An intense and exciting onboarding experience