To strengthen our team at our Krefeld location, we are looking for an experienced Accountant (Accounts Payable / Creditor Accounting) to join us at the earliest possible date for a fixed-term assignment of 2 years, with the option of extension.
In this role, you will become an essential part of our finance department, ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of our accounts payable processes in a dynamic and international environment.
• You process incoming invoices accurately and ensure they are correctly posted in the accounting system
• You ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers in line with agreed payment terms
• You maintain well-structured and reliable records of all accounts payable transactions
• You review and process expense reports and reimbursement requests
• You reconcile supplier accounts regularly with vendor statements and internal records
• You prepare meaningful reports on accounts payable activities to support financial decision-making
• You ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and internal control standards
YOUR PROFILE• You have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship – e.g. as an industrial clerk or tax clerk – or a comparable qualification. Alternatively, you hold a degree in business administration with a focus on finance
• You have at least 3 years of experience in accounts payable accounting
• You are well familiar with accounting processes, tax topics (especially VAT), and relevant regulations
• You have strong analytical skills and are confident in using IT systems and common MS Office applications, especially Excel
• You enjoy working in a precise, analytical, and structured way
• You communicate clearly, think proactively, and work reliably both independently and as part of a team
• Your fluent German and English skills complete your profile
YOUR BENEFITS AT AKIEM• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
• A lived company culture characterized by teamwork and openness
• A dynamic, international working environment with flat hierarchies
• Freedom to contribute ideas and actively shape business development
• A motivated team with strong cohesion and mutual support
• Personal and professional development opportunities in a future-oriented company
• Diverse career opportunities driven by continuous growth
• Modern office spaces and a pleasant working atmosphere
Have we sparked your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your application via our career portal!
We are actively committed to inclusion and create a working environment where diversity is valued, equal opportunity is practiced, and everyone can contribute their strengths – we look forward to hearing from you!
Skills Required
- Commercial apprenticeship (e.g., industrial clerk or tax clerk) or degree in business administration with finance focus
- At least 3 years' experience in accounts payable / creditor accounting
- Familiarity with accounting processes, tax topics (especially VAT), and relevant regulations
- Strong analytical skills and confident using IT systems and MS Office, especially Excel
- Precise, analytical and structured working style; proactive, reliable, able to work independently and in a team
- Fluent German and English
What We Do
Akiem is a leading European provider of turnkey rail-transport solutions for railway operators, manufacturers, and local authorities. It supplies and leases locomotives and passenger trains, while offering rolling-stock maintenance and industrial services through a certified pan-European ecosystem of workshops, spare-parts inventories, and technical partners. Its fleet operates across 22 European countries, supporting safe, reliable, and cost-controlled rail mobility for diverse customers across the continent.
