Accounts Payable Specialist with Polish (FTC)

Bei bp haben wir nur eins im Kopf: die Energie von morgen. Wir wollen Energie neu denken, damit wir bis spätestens 2050 NetZero erreichen. Wir setzen dabei auf die Kompetenz und Leidenschaft unserer rund 66.000 Mitarbeiter:innen weltweit, davon ca. 4.000 in Deutschland. Sie sichern jeden Tag mit den Produkten und Dienstleistungen unserer Marken bp, Aral und Castrol die Energie und Mobilität für Millionen Menschen – heute und in Zukunft.

In this role you will ensure timely and accurate recording of Accounts Payables into the ledgers, prepare and support documents for period close and ensure that all invoices are approved appropriately and paid on time, whilst adhering to policies and procedures at all times. You will also provide a helpdesk facility for any queries from Outsourced Service Providers/Suppliers/BP business staff.

• Monitor accounts / payment runs.
• Workflow user support / administration, whilst handling internal and external queries.
• Handle invoice processing, other special accounts, pre-payments with bank guarantee, insolvency, default interest, signatures for payment authorization
• Align accruals and deferrals and validate general ledger accounts.
• Invoice verification, processing of Purchase invoices with and without Purchase Order, preparation of manual posting documents, posting against provisions.
• Work closely with assigned Business Units, customers as well as contact with Outsourced Service Providers and Business Facing Financials.
• Interact with partners in a professional, friendly and efficient manner and raise concerns about meeting service levels or deadlines.
• Establish and foster strong business relationships with relevant stakeholders and internal business partners.
• Plan, implement and support operational optimization, continuous improvement and business perfection-oriented projects and initiatives. Support the development of a continuous improvement culture throughout immediate teams.

• Language proficiency in English and Polish is essential (ideally at B2 as minimum).
• Strong interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness.
• Previous accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Basic Excel knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Result-oriented personality and capability to overcome obstacles.
• Ability to keep deadlines whilst under pressure without compromising accuracy.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Capability to work in a team or individually if required.
   

Desirable Criteria:
 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or related fields (e.g. Finance, Mathematics).
• SAP user experience.
• Quality Control & Assurance focus.
• Understanding of the Accounts Payable mechanics.

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
• Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment

Travel Requirement: No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance: Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working