Accounts Payable Accountant

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.

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.