As we continue to expand our European operations, we are creating new positions in Portugal to support our teams, and we are looking for an Accounts Payable. We offer an international, collaborative environment built on trust, ownership, and long‑term development. This role provides meaningful exposure to fund accounting, interaction with cross‑border stakeholders, and the opportunity to support a growing platform and help build scalable processes from the ground up. Join a leading asset manager and be part of a team where your contribution truly matters and where you can continue to grow professionally.

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Accounts Payable

Lisbon

Full time

As we continue to expand our European operations, we are creating new positions in Portugal to support our teams, and we are looking for an Accounts Payable.

We offer an international, collaborative environment built on trust, ownership, and long‑term development. This role provides meaningful exposure to fund accounting, interaction with cross‑border stakeholders, and the opportunity to support a growing platform and help build scalable processes from the ground up.

Join a leading asset manager and be part of a team where your contribution truly matters and where you can continue to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end invoice processing and payment operations
  • Review and post invoices, ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment
  • Monitor invoice approval workflows and ensure compliance with internal controls
  • Overview payment file transmission
  • Support closing activities through accurate invoice recording and reconciliations
  • Execute and monitor fund and intercompany transactions
  • Maintain accurate vendor, fund and SPV master data
  • Manage bank accounts, banking platforms, and user access rights

Experience

  • Strong background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Around 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or  similar roles.
  • Knowledge of accounts payable processes, VAT treatment, and internal controls
  • Experience with Yardi or similar fund accounting systems.
  • Strong Excel skills and solid command of Microsoft Office.
  • Good professional English communication skills.
  • Analytical mindset, attention to detail, ownership, and ability to work proactively in an international environment.

Only direct applications will be considered for this vacancy and we do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.

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Working conditions

Working conditions Our employees are our most valuable asset. At Swiss Life Asset Managers, we place particular emphasis on compensating them fairly and in line with the market. Full-time employees are entitled to 25 days leave per year following the year of hire.

Grow with us

Grow with us For us, all employees are talents whom we want to promote in the best possible way. With this aim in mind, we have founded our own AM Academy, through which we provide our employees with a broad range of training opportunities. We also support them with external training and development.

Flexibility

Flexibility We address the individual needs of our employees and aim to create optimal framework conditions. Employees of Swiss Life Asset Managers can work with their manager to determine the right working model for them (e.g. flexible working hours, hybrid working model.)

Pension and social benefits

Pension and social benefits We offer a defined contribution pension plan for our employees with the option of additional voluntary contributions on the employee side. In addition, we also offer a supplementary health insurance for all employees.

Additional Benefits

Additional Benefits At Swiss Life Asset Managers, you benefit from a daily meal allowance and an employer-funded Coverflex budget that you can flexibly use based on your needs.

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Swiss Life Asset Managers

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