P2P Accountant to Share Service Centre

Colliers is a leading global real estate services and investment management company. Operating in 70 countries, with 24,000 professionals, we deliver expert advice to maximize the potential of property for occupiers, owners, and investors. In Czech Republic, we’ve been present for over 30 years, we have ca 75 employees, with office in Prague.

We’re proud to be recognized as the Top 5 Enterprise Workplaces in Europe via the Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We are also named one of the most Inspiring Workplaces in Europe in 2024.   Colliers globally has won “World’s Best Real Estate Advisor” by Euromoney, and “Best Global Agency” and other global/EMEA awards.

Reporting to the EMEA Finance Director, the Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) Accountant is a key member of the Colliers EMEA Shared Services Centre (SSC), responsible for delivering efficient and compliant end‑to‑end P2P operations. The role ensures accurate and timely supplier invoice processing and payment execution, adherence to internal controls and external requirements, and supports audit, tax, and statutory compliance activities across the EMEA region. 

Key Purpose of Role:

To deliver efficient, accurate, and compliant Procure‑to‑Pay operations across the business, ensuring timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, strong vendor relationships, and adherence to internal controls and statutory requirements. The P2P Accountant plays a key role in supporting business operations by maintaining high‑quality transactional accounting, driving process improvements, and partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Manage the end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay process, including purchase order validation, invoice processing, goods receipt matching, and payment execution.
  • Process supplier purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy, correct coding, and compliance with company policies and approval matrices.
  • Handle employee expense claims, ensuring adherence to travel and expense policies and timely reimbursement.
  • Execute supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are made accurately and on time in line with agreed terms.
  • Maintain and reconcile accounts payable balances, including supplier statements, GR/IR accounts, and accruals.
  • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and supplier queries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Act as a key point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, supporting efficient issue resolution and strong working relationships.
  • Support month‑end and year‑end close activities related to P2P, including AP accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Ensure VAT and indirect tax compliance on supplier invoices and support tax reporting requirements as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audit, SOX, and internal control requirements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process standardisation, automation, and KPI monitoring.
  • Utilise finance systems and tools (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems) to support efficient and compliant P2P operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Procure‑to‑Pay, Accounts Payable, or a similar finance operations role.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, supplier accounting, and indirect tax (VAT) concepts.
• Experience working in a shared services or multinational environment is desirable.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and finance systems.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are an advantage.

We Offer:

• Opportunities to grow within an internationally recognized organization.
• A collaborative, professional, and forward-thinking work environment.
• 25 days of holidays per annum.
• 4 sick days per annum.
• Meal allowance of 100 CZK per day, in accordance with the company’s internal rules and regulations.
• Fully paid Multisport card.
• Psychological support for our employees.
• Notebook/cell phone.