Team Lead Accounts Payable (AP)

As Team Lead Accounts Payable (AP), you are part of the Finance department at the International HQ of Hunkemöller in Almere / Hilversum.

Your tasks

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.

We offer you

Hybrid work

Benefit from the flexibility of working from home, ensuring you can maintain productivity from anywhere. We have a 60:40 policy based on your working hours.

Buy & sell days

Every year in April, you will be eligible to buy or sell additional vacation days.

Hunkemöller Academy

Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth are supported through various training programs and workshops.

Work from abroad

Get the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks!