Senior Retail AR Accountant - Spanish Speaking

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Join our Finance Team and advance your career as Retail AR Accountant - Spanish Speaking

In the Retail AR Accountant – Spanish Speaking role you demonstrate deep understanding of specific key account customers, processes / systems and act as a partner concern point (working with Customer Service Support Teams) of contact for any verbal or written form of enquiries from external and internal customers and third parties. Interact with partners in a professional, friendly and efficient manner and raise concerns about meeting service levels or deadlines. Establish and foster strong business relationships with relevant team members and internal business partners.

In this role You will:

• Reconciliation of assigned accounts, investigate any issues or unusual balances, suggest solutions and intensify as necessary
• Run & verify the month end stock accounting processes, ensuring all movements correctly priced & accounted for and all adjustments are made
• To carry out the month end close processes in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas – needing to analyse both Balance Sheet and Profit&Loss accounts
• Preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly close
• To work with the Business / Country teams supported to ensure mutual understanding of all accounting entries and follow up on queries
• Carrying out balance sheet reconciliation work (BSI) for businesses / countries supported.
• Timely manage incoming queries and follow-up on outgoing ones, keep trackers updated and report any aged items
• Monitoring of open items / overdue and report monthly on aged items to Line Manager
• Prepare and analyse reports as requested by Business or Line Manager
• Support Line Manager and Lead AR Specialist with providing requested data in connection with local issues
• Assist employees in determining the proper ‘Charge To’ coding for projects and third-party charges

What You will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Few years’ experience in a business support environment
• Fluency in English and Spanish language.
• Must demonstrate high level of proficiency in Microsoft Packages (Excel & Word) and show an intermediate level interest in CRM systems/applications
• Excellent written/oral communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships
• Financial studies or relevant experience, preferably in SAP system

Desirable criteria:

• Diligent personality and capability to overcome obstacles
• Capability to work in a team or individually if required
• Ability to keep deadlines whilst under pressure without compromising accuracy
• Highly motivated
• Exhibit strong Teammate characteristics, constructive communication and active listening skills always

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs
• Opportunity to build up long-term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Celebrate in bp’s success. You may be eligible to join bp’s Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules
• Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
• Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.

Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. §), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.