Accounts Payable Assistant

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), we are passionate about reshaping the future of real estate and shopping centres by creating innovative and engaging spaces that redefine togetherness. You’ll collaborate with leaders who are dedicated to changing consumer behaviours with innovative experiences. This bold vision means our company culture embraces evolution and change.   

Our flagship destinations are more than just places; they're the heartbeat of the community. We empower our employees to make a real impact through volunteering, DE&I programs, and leading ESG efforts. URW is at the cutting edge of experiential entertainment, constantly pushing boundaries to create unforgettable in-person and digital experiences. We're all about surprising and delighting our customers, reinventing togetherness, and crafting magical moments.   

URW Northen Europe is an international team of about 140 employees based in the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark. We run a total of 7 assets including Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, Stadshart Amstelveen and Westfield Mall of Scandinavia.   

We are looking for a driven Accounts Payable Assistant. You will be part of the Accounts Payable team, which consists of 6 people divided into three teams in Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Accounts Payable is part of the Northern Europe's finance department, which has 32 people. The role will focus on Dutch properties with opportunities for international exchange. The position is based in Amstelveen and starts immediately.

Key objectives   

To succeed in the role, we see that you are a meticulous, positive, solution-oriented person who is used to a high work pace. It is also important that you are ambitious, enjoy collaborating, and have a good sense of numbers. As a person, you value the team's collective success and contribute to a good atmosphere. A large part of the work will be carried out in the SAP accounting system.

We are looking for someone who enjoys tasks of varying heights and has a non-prestigious approach. You have a high level of service, are accommodating, and are communicative with colleagues in the organization as well as with external contacts. At the same time, we believe that you enjoy working independently, where you can tackle problems and come up with ideas and solutions. We are looking for a driven employee.

For the right person, there are good opportunities for increased responsibility and growth in the role.

What you will be doing…  

• Accounts payable (responsible for a shopping centre and/or a management company)

• Regularly working from one of our centres

• Bank bookings

• Manual handling of invoices

• Closing work related to accounts payable, reconciliations, and reporting

• Reminders

• Contact with suppliers

• Developing systems and processes

• Participating in and driving various projects (harmonization of processes within the region)

What skills, experience, and knowledge will you need to be successful?  

• Fluent in Dutch and English

• Good knowledge of SAP

• Good skills in Excel

• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience

• Meticulous and detail-oriented with the ability to work towards deadlines

• Communicative (both orally and in writing) and comfortable working closely with colleagues, internal and external parties

• Experience working in a larger, global company is a plus

• Post-secondary education in economics is a plus but not required

• Accounting knowledge is a plus but not required

Why work for us:  

We put people development and learning at the heart of what we do. We'll help you master your role, build your technical skills, and take advantage of top-notch management and leadership programs. From face-to-face workshops to our global online learning resources, we encourage you to make learning a part of your daily routine.  

We offer a fantastic bonus scheme, and many other incentives, including company heal