Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Posted 1 week ago by 1749538804

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Amsterdam, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Summary: The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist role is a 6-month contract position focused on supporting the international finance team during a significant transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. The position requires expertise in Invoice-to-Post activities and involves collaboration with global teams to ensure compliance and process improvements. The role is hybrid, requiring two days of on-site work in Amsterdam. Candidates must have a strong background in accounts payable and hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Investigate and resolve aged items, escalations, and reconciliation issues tied to a system migration from ECC to S/4HANA
  • Manage a portfolio of vendors/entities, following up on queries with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Support month- and year-end AP close processes including reconciliations and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, SOX, and audit requirements
  • Collaborate across global teams (Amsterdam & India) to ensure smooth processing and issue resolution
  • Contribute to AP process improvements and cross-functional projects

Key Skills:

  • Strong background in Accounts Payable with deep understanding of PO and non-PO invoice processing
  • Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP VIM is essential
  • Familiarity with Ivalua or Coupa is beneficial
  • Strong accounting knowledge (debits, credits, reconciliations, write-offs)
  • Analytical mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal onboarding
  • Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills
  • Based in or able to commute to Amsterdam 2 days per week

Salary (Rate): £60 hourly

City: Amsterdam

Country: Netherlands

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (6-Month Contract) – €60/hr – Hybrid (Amsterdam)
Location: Amsterdam (Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite)
Contract Type: Freelance / Temporary
Rate: Up to €60 per hour
Start Date: ASAP / Early July latest

A leading global technology company is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support their international finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a high-impact role focusing on Invoice-to-Post (I2P) activities as the business completes a major transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA.

You’ll join a dynamic and collaborative environment where precision, process ownership, and proactive problem-solving are key.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Investigate and resolve aged items, escalations, and reconciliation issues tied to a system migration from ECC to S/4HANA
  • Manage a portfolio of vendors/entities, following up on queries with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Support month- and year-end AP close processes including reconciliations and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, SOX, and audit requirements
  • Collaborate across global teams (Amsterdam & India) to ensure smooth processing and issue resolution
  • Contribute to AP process improvements and cross-functional projects

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong background in Accounts Payable with deep understanding of PO and non-PO invoice processing
  • Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP VIM is essential
  • Familiarity with Ivalua or Coupa is beneficial
  • Strong accounting knowledge (debits, credits, reconciliations, write-offs)
  • Analytical mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal onboarding
  • Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills
  • Based in or able to commute to Amsterdam 2 days per week

Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised technology business during a period of transformation. You’ll work with international teams, modern systems, and play a key role in ensuring AP operations run smoothly and compliantly.

Interested?
Apply now to learn more.

Please note: Candidates must be available to interview on 11 or 12 June and start no later than early July.