Team Lead Accounts Payable (AP)

In this role, you are responsible for overseeing part of Hunkemöller’s financial operations and leading a team of Accounts Payable administrators. You ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in AP processes and financial reporting. You bring a strong finance and accounting background, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Accounts Payable administrators, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely execution of AP processes; 

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor management; 

• Prepare and analyse AP-related reports, such as vendor aging, weekly payment runs, and cash flow inputs to support Treasury and financial planning activities; 

• Reconcile VAT accounts and ensure accurate and timely VAT reporting in compliance with statutory and internal requirements; 

• Coordinate and submit Intrastat declarations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to reporting deadlines; 

• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, disposals, and the monthly depreciation cycle, ensuring accurate records and compliance with accounting standards; 

• Continuously assess and improve AP processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control; 

• Create an inspiring and collaborative team environment; 

• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for improvement; 

• Stimulate creativity and solution‑oriented thinking within the team. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within finance or accounting; 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English, with the ability to effectively lead, coach, and motivate a team; 

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines; 

• Solid knowledge of European tax and VAT legislation and regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply them in a business environment.