Accounts Payable Trainee (f/m/d)

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Accounts Payable Trainee (f/m/d)

Curious about how finance operations power a global organization? Ready to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative international environment? Join Essity and take your first professional steps while helping us break barriers to well-being.

About the role

As an Accounts Payable Trainee, you will join Essity's Global Business Services team in Lisbon, supporting accounts payable activities for the US and Canada. This is a hands-on learning opportunity where you will gain exposure to core finance processes while working closely with experienced professionals in an international setting.

You will be part of a collaborative Finance team within our Business Shared Service Centre, where accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement are key. Throughout the traineeship, you will develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, internal controls, and stakeholder collaboration, while building a solid foundation for a future career in finance.

What You Will Do

* Invoice Processing: Support the processing and validation of supplier invoices in line with internal guidelines and service level agreements.
* Supplier Statements: Review and process supplier statements, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
* Stakeholder Support: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to respond to queries and support smooth day-to-day operations.
* General Ledger Support: Assist with basic general ledger reconciliations and accounting activities.
* Internal Controls: Participate in key internal control activities to ensure compliance and process integrity.
* Process Learning: Observe and learn best practices by shadowing experienced colleagues across accounts payable activities.

Who You Are

* You are currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
* You have a strong interest in finance operations and are motivated to learn about accounts payable processes in a global environment.
* You are comfortable working with MS Office tools and are keen to develop your technical and analytical skills.
* You bring strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, good time management, and the ability to work accurately while meeting deadlines.
* You are comfortable communicating in English, both written and spoken, to collaborate with international teams.
* All resumes should be submitted in English.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
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More About Location
Lisbon is home to one of Essity's Global Business Services centres, bringing together diverse teams in a truly international and collaborative environment. The office offers a dynamic workplace where learning, knowledge sharing, and cross-cultural collaboration are part of everyday life.

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Application End Date:

21 mai. 2026

Job Requisition ID:
Essity261599