Accounts Payable Specialist (French) Porto

Overview

Accounts Payable Specialist (2-5 Years Experience)

Location: Porto, Portugal (On-site) Start Date: 10/11

Why Join Us?

Are you
- oriented, passionate about finance, and fluent in French (C2) and English (C1)? As a Junior Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our Finance Operations, ensuring seamless vendor management and accurate payments.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in Accounting & Finance while working in a multicultural, international environment. With a competitive salary package, health insurance from day one, and relocation support, this role offers both professional growth and personal stability in one of Europe’s most attractive cities Porto.

Role Overview

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll be responsible for processing invoices, managing vendor payments, reconciliations, and supporting
- end closing activities. This role is ideal for professionals with 2-5 years of AP or O2C experience, eager to enhance their skills in a structured, global finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices with accuracy and obtain required approvals.
• Perform 3-way matching (purchase orders, invoices, receipts).
• Ensure timely vendor payments via bank transfers/cheques.
• Prepare batch payments and reconcile payments against bank statements.
• Reconcile vendor accounts, resolve discrepancies, and finalize account reconciliations.
• Support
  - end and
  - end closing processes.
• Maintain and update vendor master data, assisting with vendor onboarding.
• Handle queries from vendors and internal teams.
• Comply with internal controls and financial policies.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable workflows and accounting principles.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas preferred).
• Knowledge of ERP systems (MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Net
  Suite) is a plus.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and
  - solving skills.
• French: C2 level (mandatory)
• English: C1 level (mandatory)

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or Order-to-Cash (O2C).
• Availability to work
  - site in Porto with flexible 24/7 shifts.
• Academic background in Accounting & Finance is mandatory.

Offer

• Permanent contract with a 180-day trial period.
• Base Salary: 1, 300 EUR + 150 EUR Language Bonus + 7. 63 EUR/day net Meal Allowance.
• Health insurance starting from Day 1.

Relocation Support (for international hires):

• Airfare reimbursement: up to 400 (Economy class, after 6 months).
• Accommodation: Shared apartment (12 months) at 280 /month (deducted from payslip, utilities included).

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a global finance hub in Porto with a supportive and international team.
• Competitive salary with language bonus and benefits from Day 1.
• Career development opportunities in Finance Operations & AP processes.
• Full relocation support to make your transition to Porto seamless.

If you’re fluent in French & English and ready to advance your finance career in Porto, apply now for the Junior Accounts Payable Specialist role!