Accounts Payable Clerk

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At Swiss Life Asset Managers you will contribute your own talent and expertise in a motivated and flexible working environment. You will take on a high degree of responsibility and master demanding challenges independently, with the scope to express yourself and in cooperation with professional teams.
Working at Swiss Life Asset Managers is a dynamic experience in a stable environment. Our employees make the difference. People count.
Flexible working models will enable you to reconcile your professional and personal ambitions.
As we continue to expand our European operations, we are creating new positions in Portugal to support our teams, and we are looking for a Accounts Payable Clerk.
We offer an international, collaborative environment built on trust, ownership, and long‑term development. This role provides meaningful exposure to fund accounting, interaction with cross‑border stakeholders, and the opportunity to support a growing platform and help build scalable processes from the ground up.
Join a leading asset manager and be part of a team where your contribution truly matters and where you can continue to grow professionally.
Responsibilities
Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, VAT treatment, and compliance with company policies.
Match invoices with purchase orders and goods receipts, resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Manage vendor payments and support statement reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate account settlement.
Maintain high-quality invoice documentation, master data accuracy, and audit-ready records in line with compliance standards.
Monitor and escalate invoice or payment issues while tracking KPIs and identifying process improvement opportunities.
Contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives, collaborate across teams, and deliver strong stakeholder support.
Experience
0-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Shared Services, or a related administrative/accounting environment.
Basic understanding of invoice processing, invoice matching, purchase-to-pay (P2P) workflows, and vendor payment processes.
Familiarity with VAT/tax compliance requirements, accounting controls, and audit documentation standards.
Experience using ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4HANA or similar), along with strong Excel and data entry skills.
Detail-oriented and reliable professional with strong organizational, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
Fluent English required; German language skills are a strong advantage and will be considered a plus.
Your benefits
We help our employees shape their professional development and their private life to their best advantage, throughout all phases of their life. Our attractive benefits play a part in this effort.
Your contact
Mariana Gomes Mendes
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