Accounts Payable Associate

A dynamic, mid-market European private equity firm with offices across major financial hubs (and new locations planned for 2026) is setting up a European hub in Lisbon, enabling a greater balance of insourced operations and supporting the continued growth of the firm. Over time, the Lisbon hub is expected to centralise many finance and operations functions, offering excellent opportunities for career development and cross-border collaboration.

About the Role

The Finance Operations team is seeking an Associate to join the Lisbon office within the Accounts Payable function.

This role will support the day-to-day accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy, strong internal controls, and efficient execution of payment activities. The position offers exposure to a fast-paced, international financial services environment and the opportunity to contribute to building a best-in-class European finance hub.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the invoice workflow, ensuring timely uploads and approvals in line with agreed payment terms

• Ensure invoices are accurately coded across cost centres, projects, and intercompany allocations

• Manage the invoices inbox, responding promptly to internal and external enquiries

• Organise weekly payment runs and coordinate any additional outgoing payments as required

• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve invoice discrepancies

• Maintain positive supplier relationships with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

• Collaborate with internal departments to clarify and validate payment requests

• Support the Portugal Finance team with month-end close activities

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external regulatory requirements.

Skills required

• Education: Degree in Management or a related field, ideally with an SSC background; approximately 1–4 years of relevant professional experience.

• Industry Experience: Financial Services experience preferred (either in-house or within professional services firms). Private Equity experience is not required.

• Technical Knowledge: Preferably experience in Accounts Payable (not mandatory).

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with high accuracy and attention to detail; process-oriented approach.

• Systems Skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. SAP and/or Concur experience is a plus.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities, capable of managing a broad range of responsibilities individually and within a team.

Note: the role is likely to involve occasional travel to some European countries, mainly to London.