French Speaking Accounts Payable Administrator

About the role

We are partnering with a global leader in vision‑care to recruit a French‑speaking Accounts Payable Administrator for their Finance Shared Service Centre in Fareham. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and full training, providing an excellent platform to develop a finance career in an international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices in line with company policies and KPIs.
• Handle employee expense claims and ensure compliance with travel and expense policies.
• Prepare and support weekly payment runs, including BACS, SEPA and foreign payments.
• Maintain and update supplier master data and reconcile supplier statements.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries with French‑speaking suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with month‑end activities, payment reconciliations and internal/external audits.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives within the Accounts Payable function.

Required profile

• Fluent written and spoken French and English.
• Previous experience in accounts payable, finance administration or a busy office environment.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Proactive, customer‑focused attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Basic accounting knowledge; finance qualifications such as AAT are desirable.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel – formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP.
• Experience with Oracle, Concur or other ERP systems (advantageous).

What we offer

• Competitive salary £28,000‑£31,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working model – three days in the office, two days remote.
• Full training and clear career development path within a multinational company.
• Supportive, multicultural team environment.