Accountant - Accounts Payable (d/f/m)

Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our team of 1,500 Personios is building user-friendly products that delight our 15,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one? The Role: How you'll make an impact at Personio Create real value with your subject-matter expertise. Tackle interesting challenges and partner closely with departments across Personio to drive operational excellence. Join us to make a significant impact on the next phase of our scaling journey, together.

Our Accounts Payable function is evolving fast, and as an Accountant – Accounts Payable (m/f/d) on the Core Accounting team , you'll be right at the center of that transformation. From driving automation to partnering with cross-functional teams on high-impact projects, you'll help build and transform the cross regional AP function at Personio.

This role requires 3 days per week in the office and is based in Dublin or Munich. Role Responsibilities: What you'll do

• Own end-to-end accounts payable tasks in the preparation of month-end and year-end closings according to local GAAP, reconciliation of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, including but not limited to supplier accruals, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile open items, and manage communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders, acting as the main driver for automating and optimizing this process
• Represent Accounts Payable on cross-functional projects — including P2P and other initiatives as they arise — driving process optimization and digitalization
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reporting to support quality assurance and generate insights for management
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, tax consultants, and external auditors
• Support other accounting topics when necessary (eg. payroll and fixed asset accounting)
• Handle ad-hoc requests and tasks as required

Role Requirements: What you'll need to succeed

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK), Steuerberater (StB), or equivalent).
• You have minimum of 3 years of progressive professional experience in accounting in multi entity, high growth Saas/tech environment
• You have knowledge of local accounting regulations as well as knowledge of EMEA VAT
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
• You are fluent in English. (Business proficiency in German or Spanish is a plus)
• Familiarity with Workday financials would be considered an advantage
• Experience in leveraging modern automation platforms (eg Floqast or Blackline) and generative AI tools to streamline and automate accounts payable processes.
• Proactive, self-starting mindset — comfortable in evolving/undefined processes and stepping outside comfort zone
• Strong communicator who collaborates well cross-functionally
• Detail-oriented, structured, and takes ownership — thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Why Personio Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.

Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:

• Receive a competitive reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
• Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation!)
• Make an impact on the environment and society with fully paid Impact Days
• Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCares
• Find your best way to work with our office-led, remote-friendly PersonioFlex!
• Connect with your fellow Personios at regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrations
• Engage in a high-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes