Accounts Payable Accountant

What will you work on?

The AP VIM Administrator is responsible for managing and optimizing the Invoice-to-Pay (I2P) process within the South Europe region, with a strong focus on automation, compliance, and efficiency. The role ensures accurate and timely invoice processing using SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) and supports the integration of procurement and payment systems within a fully digital Source-to-Pay environment.

How will you create impact?

Invoice Processing & VIM Administration

Administer and monitor invoice workflows in SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), including invoice capture, validation, exception handling, and posting.

Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices in line with company policies and payment terms.

Manage and resolve blocked or parked invoices, including discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or missing approvals (NonPO).

Oversee automated matching processes (2-way and 3-way matching) between invoices, purchase orders, and goods receipts.

Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all invoice transactions.

Provide support for other areas of Accounts Payable functions as needed.

Scope & Impact

Supports Accounts Payable operations across multiple European entities.

Contributes to the standardization and automation of global Source-to-Pay processes.

Plays a key role in improving invoice accuracy, reducing processing time, and strengthening supplier relationships.

Ensures high data quality and compliance in a highly integrated digital finance environment.

Source-to-Pay Integration (Ariba / SCC / Direct Sourcing)

Maintain a view role within SAP Ariba processes, including sourcing, purchasing, invoicing, and supplier management activities.

Ensure alignment between invoice processing and upstream procurement activities such as Guided Buying and contract-based purchasing, based on system visibility.

Support supplier onboarding and vendor master data updates through centralized workflows, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

Review and validate vendor master data as it relates to invoice processing and payment activities.

Compliance & Controls

Ensure adherence to internal controls, Global Authorization Matrix (GAM), and company policies.

Support VAT compliance, including correct tax treatment for domestic and cross-border transactions.

Provide documentation and system support for internal and external audits.

Maintain compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements.

How will you fit into the team?

This position reports to Manager, Accounts Payable, Europe

List direct reports to this position: N/A.

What are your skills and experience?

• Related University or College qualification

• 1-3 years of experience in Finance /Accounting

• Experience with Consumer Goods/ Retail Industry would be an advantage

• Very good knowledge of MS Office- Outlook, Word, Excel and familiarity with relevant computer software

• SAP knowledge: SAP S4 Hana, Vendor invoice management (VIM), Ariba

• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen

• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Initiative and attention to the details

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay calm in stressful situations

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in a friendly diplomatic manner are a must

• English and specific market language required, any other European language is an advantage

• Ability to multi-task

• Works well with a team or independently

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The anticipated pay on this position starts on Eur 1500 [Per Month]. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.

This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.

What you can expect from us:

Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.

• Growth and Career Opportunities

• Flexible Work Hours

• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Other fun Perks!

What’s it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at JobsEU@spinmaster.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.