Junior Accountant (German Speaker), Arla - Gdańsk

Join our Accounts Payable team as a Junior Accountant and grow in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll work with a young, energetic team, collaborate with global stakeholders in English, and gain hands-on experience from day one. If you enjoy problem-solving and want to develop your career in a modern, inclusive company – we’d love to hear from you!

How you will make an impact

You’ll support our Source 2 Pay (S2P) processes by helping manage vendor payments – ensuring they are accurate, timely, and well-tracked. Your work will contribute to smooth financial operations and strong relationships with our partners.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Verify incoming documents in line with standard procedures and country-specific requirements


• Post PO and non-PO invoices in SAP accurately and on time


• Handle incoming emails and calls, resolving discrepancies and escalating issues when needed


• Monitor open items on the vendor ledger and perform internal control checks


• Support process improvements, ensure timely payments, and maintain strong vendor relationships

Who you are
You are detail-oriented and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset and a focus on quality. You build strong relationships, have a background in finance, and are eager to grow in an international environment aligned with Arla’s values.

What will help you succeed

• Proficiency in English and German (min. B1)


• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel


• Educational background in finance or accountancy (completed or in progress)


• Attention to detail and awareness of financial risks (e.g. fraud)


• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus

What do we offer:

• Flexible working time (start your day of work between 7-9) and home office work possibility

• Trainings with experts & professional induction in a new position

• Financial support of your education 

• Medical care & life insurance 

• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.

• Scandinavian working style & no dress code

• Home kit – monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, webcam

• Relocation allowance

• Referral program for employees

• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc. )

• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups)

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office min. 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).

Would you like to join us? 

If you want to facilitate innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.  

We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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