Account Payable Specialist

We are one of the fastest-growing podcast and audiobook platforms in Europe and we are now looking for an Account Payable Specialist to join our global Finance team at our office in Amsterdam.

Come and join us on our journey to enrich lives through listening.

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role within the Finance team, supporting the full accounts payable lifecycle with accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, the role demands a high level of integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to financial operations. This position supports both routine and project-based finance activities, with the goal of ensuring the timely and accurate management of outgoing payments and the continual improvement of processes and systems.

Accounts Payable Operations
- Global

• Accurately process supplier invoices and payments using Continia’s Document Capture, ensuring timely execution and correct general ledger coding.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of payables, including appropriate documentation and reconciliation.
• Monitor open liabilities and follow up on discrepancies with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Expense Management
- Global

• Oversee employee expense submissions via Pleo, ensuring compliance with internal policies and timely reimbursement.
• Provide support and training to employees on proper use of the expense system as needed.

Accuracy, Documentation & Audit Support

• Maintain a high standard of data accuracy and integrity across all AP-related activities.
• Ensure that all processes—including approvals, documentation, and payments—are clearly documented and auditable.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable with professionalism and preparedness.

Cash Management Support

• Provide support to the Finance team in managing cash flow, including the preparation and tracking of outgoing payments.
• Ensure payment schedules are aligned with cash availability, and flag discrepancies or timing issues proactively.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager and other finance colleagues to support weekly and monthly cash forecasting efforts.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Take ownership of identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance existing processes in collaboration with the AP Manager.
• Actively contribute to finance and cross-functional projects, providing insights and executing tasks with diligence.
• Help drive automation or tooling improvements that optimize team efficiency.

Continuous Development

• Proactively develop understanding of bookkeeping principles, financial statements, and business processes.
• Seek opportunities to expand knowledge and skillset through internal training, mentoring, and hands-on involvement.

Experience we’re looking for

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, finance operations, or general accounting.
• Proactive mindset:
  Demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving issues before they escalate.
• Detail-oriented:
  Maintains a consistently high degree of accuracy and quality in work output.
• Collaborative team member:
  Works effectively within the wider Finance team and with cross-functional partners.
• Adaptable and open to change:
  Embraces feedback and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Accountable and dependable:
  Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and follows through reliably.

Naturally, being passionate and knowledgeable about podcasts, audio content, media, and entertainment is a big plus!

• Parental Leave:
  Up to six months of fully paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Equity Participation:
  All employees have the opportunity to benefit from company…