Junior Accounts Payable Associate - Accounting Shared Services

About the role

Magna, a global mobility technology company and major automotive supplier, is looking for motivated and ambitious graduates to start their career in Finance and Accounting. As a Junior Accounts Payable Associate in an international Shared Service Centre, you will receive structured training and mentoring while learning end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, working with colleagues across several European locations.

Key responsibilities

• During the training period: learn AP processes and company procedures; support invoice validation and processing; match invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts; monitor the invoice workflow and follow up on pending items; support vendor account maintenance, month-end closing and supplier account reconciliations; support AP reporting and KPI tracking; communicate with internal stakeholders and suppliers on invoice matters; ensure compliance with policies and internal controls.
• After training: independently process supplier invoices in SAP; manage assigned vendor accounts; resolve invoice discrepancies; take part in month-end closing and process improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Mathematics/Economics; recent graduates and final-year students are encouraged to apply.
• No previous work experience required; an internship or student practice in accounting or finance is an advantage.
• Intermediate to advanced English (written and spoken); German or another European language is an advantage.

Required skills

• Basic Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage but not required.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, good communication and teamwork.

What we offer

• Comprehensive onboarding and training, with mentoring from experienced AP professionals.
• Opportunity to work in an international Shared Service Centre and exposure to SAP and modern finance systems.
• Career development, internal promotion and professional development opportunities.