Accounts Payable Senior Accountant with English

Group Services

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously​.

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest. Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.
 

We are looking for ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT with English to join our team in Gdańsk.

What will you get to do?

• Verify invoice header data by applying standard procedures and Business Area specific knowledge
• Process non PO and PO invoices in system in a timely manner according to SLA and with the desired quality level
• Identify, communicate and handle invoice processing discrepancies from the standard procedure as well as subprocesses
• Respond to internal queries on agreed timeline
• Prepare and analyze various reports, coordinate and take actions within the team.
• Identify potential, actively participate in process improvement initiatives and workshops;
• implement new ideas independently as agreed with supervisor
• Coordinate and perform month-end closing related processes
• Handle Ad-hoc other AP tasks and escalations
• Efficiently handle internal customer queries to ensure smooth AP process
• Manage and maintain the AP Ledger with accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all invoices for the defined range of entities in the team, not only in own scope
• Identify and communicate invoice processing issues, delays, and workload challenges.
• Organize and conduct operational meetings with customers
• Act as the deputy team leader in the case of absence, coordinating and taking responsibility for the entire team's work
• Act as a mentor and teacher for newcomers and other team members

What kind of skills are we looking for?

We are looking for a customer-oriented individual. The ideal candidate is a true team player, proactive, well-organized, and ready to take ownership. They should have strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities effectively and ensure smooth coordination of tasks. Strong communication skills are essential, along with a professional and friendly manner when interacting with others.

Key qualifications and attributes include:

• Communicative Business English (min. level B2)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

• At least 2-3 years of experience in AP or similar area of duties

• Invoice processing system knowledge

• SAP knowledge

• Excel proficiency

• Problem solving skills

• Orientation to details and quality

• Nice to have: previous experience with Business Process Management and Process coordination.

Career in the new era at Metsä Group 

The best sparring for business – deepen your expertise as a specialist. At Metsä Group, you’ll work with professionals from many fields. Our atmosphere is open, and it’s easy for newcomers to fit in. We want to renew the business by striving for positive impacts on the environment and society. This means significant development opportunities and agile projects, competence development, and understanding the business. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges. 

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

Enter a new era in your career,​ welcome to Metsä Group!​

We will offer you:

• Attractive location of the office: 4 minutes to SKM, trams and buses,

• Work from Monday to Friday with flexible hours - we start between 7.00 and 9.00,

• During work, we have a fully paid 30-minute lunch break,

• We provide benefits such as: lunch card, medical care, life insurance, MultiSport Card, MyBenefit Platform, Holiday subsidy, etc.,

• Hybrid working model available after the onboarding period (2 days working from home per week allowed),

• Integration meetings of our team at the company's expense.

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works:

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.

Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview.

Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment at https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/ ​.

How to apply?

Click on the link below to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your curriculum vitae and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.

The application will be open until 07.07.2026. We wish you the best of luck!