Accounts Payable Specialist
Octopus Energy
part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Munich • Germany
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About the role
- Review, coding and posting of incoming invoices and credit notes
- Preparation and execution of weekly payment runs
- Maintenance of vendor master data and reconciliation of open items and discrepancies in close collaboration with our suppliers and internal departments
- Regular account reconciliations and support in resolving discrepancies
- Ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legal requirements (e.g., GoB — principles of proper accounting, commercial, tax and corporate law requirements) as well as accounting standards under HGB and IFRS
- Assistance in the preparation of monthly financial statements under IFRS
- Close collaboration with colleagues in the UK and other countries to establish common standards and processes across the group
- Active participation in the development and optimization of our accounting processes and in strengthening our internal control system
Requirements
- Degree in business administration or a comparable commercial qualification (e.g., tax clerk)
- Several years of practical experience in accounts payable or general accounting, ideally in a manufacturing company or craft business
- Solid knowledge of HGB and VAT law, and basic knowledge of IFRS
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with an ERP system (e.g., NetSuite/Oracle) is an advantage
- Openness to new technologies and an interest in making processes more efficient and more digital
- Team-oriented, solution-focused working style and enjoyment in sharing knowledge with colleagues
- Passion for the energy transition and an interest in sustainability
- Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
Benefits
- Monthly subsidy for public transport ticket
- Monthly lunch subsidy
- Contributions to fitness offers via Wellpass
- Support for your mental well‑being through our partner Open Up
- Free language courses via Busuu
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payablegeneral accountingfinancial statementsHGBIFRSVAT lawvendor master data maintenanceaccount reconciliationinvoice codingpayment processing
Soft Skills
team-orientedsolution-focusedknowledge sharingcollaborationopenness to new technologiesprocess optimizationattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptability
Certifications
degree in business administrationcommercial qualificationtax clerk certification