We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Specialist with an Accounts Payable focus for our client''s team on an initial 12-month, hybrid contract. This role maintains regional supply chain integrity and serves as the primary contact for vendor inquiries and invoice management to ensure budget compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, organise, and key invoices into the AP system, ensuring all payments align with established budgets and policies.
• Support the Finance Manager and DFO with monthly and yearly accounting closes, providing critical ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Close out reconciling items, analyse discrepancies, and post necessary corrections to maintain accurate financial records.
• Administer all finance activities in accordance with GAAP, fund accounting principles, and internal best practices.
• Provide courteous and expeditious support to the Europe team, routing or resolving requests to ensure operational efficiency.

Essentials

• Fluency in both German and English is required for this role.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Finance & Accounting.
• Proven expertise in spreadsheet programs (Advanced Microsoft Excel) and hands-on experience with financial reporting systems and general ledger tools.
• A strong understanding of GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.

On applying you agree to receive finance specific content from our Randstad Finance & Accounting community ((url removed) Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003