Accounts Payable Accountant | 40 hr | Leiden | Space industry | Finance / Accounting | Start date: 1-10 | Duration: 9 months | Detachering (no Freelance)

Airbus Netherlands BV

Start date: 1 October
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Leiden
Duration: 9 months
 

Company description
 

At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, we work at the frontiers of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: Space. Our products and services - including Solar Arrays, Launcher Structures, Instruments and Optical Communication - are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance for our everyday life on Earth, such as satellite navigation, communications, climate research and monitoring of air quality.

At our state-of-the-art facilities, a team of over 200 dedicated professionals work on the design, development, assembly, testing and delivery of space products and services. We do that by thinking creatively in terms of solutions and by working with like-minded business partners. Intensive collaboration in our international community is the key to success, also within the Airbus family that we are proudly part of.
 

About the role

For the Finance department, Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands is looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant.

In this role, you will be responsible for the complete accounts payable process while supporting the monthly closing activities and contributing to continuous improvements in internal controls and financial processes. You will work closely with Procurement, Project Controllers and various operational departments to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial administration.

You will become part of a close-knit Finance team consisting of five professionals and report directly to the Head of Accounting.
 

Your role & responsibilities

As Accounts Payable Accountant, you will:

• Register and process incoming supplier invoices;
• Follow up invoice approvals together with the Procurement department;
• Book supplier invoices accurately and on time in SAP;
• Manage contractor hours charged to Airbus;
• Support Direct Payment (ESA) administration in collaboration with Accounts Receivable activities;
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue items;
• Prepare the weekly overview of invoices blocked for booking;
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities;
• Support internal control processes and identify opportunities for process improvements;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, headquarters and external auditors where required.
   

Your profile

You are accurate, reliable and enjoy working in an international, technical environment where meeting deadlines is essential. You communicate easily with both finance colleagues and operational departments and are comfortable working with multiple priorities.

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Finance, Accounting or a related field;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Financial Accounting;
• Experience with SAP (required);
• Intermediate Excel skills;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Good understanding of internal controls and financial processes;
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different departments;
• Strong communication skills;
• Good stress management and ability to meet deadlines;
• Intermediate English language skills (spoken and written).
   

What we offer

• A challenging finance position within a leading international aerospace organization;
• A professional and collaborative international working environment;
• The opportunity to contribute to high-tech space projects with global impact;
• Close cooperation with both local and international finance teams;
• The opportunity to improve and optimize financial processes;
• A one-year deta-vast opportunity with the intention of a permanent position.

For questions: robert.vandenouwelant@headfirst.nl