Accounts Receivable (M/F) | Maia

Adecco Recruitment is currently recruiting an Accountant – Accounts Receivable (M/F) to join a leading Shared Services Centre based in Maia, Portugal.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse customer accounts, ensuring the accurate recording and settlement of transactions;
• Perform account reconciliations, identifying and investigating discrepancies and ensuring their timely resolution;
• Monitor outstanding balances and perform aging analysis, ensuring appropriate follow-up of key accounts;
• Prepare and post accounting entries and adjustments related to Accounts Receivable;
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of financial information;
• Ensure the appropriate accounting treatment of transactions in accordance with internal procedures and applicable IFRS standards;
• Analyse and follow up on discrepancies between different financial systems and applications, ensuring accurate integration into SAP;
• Support the preparation of reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting;
• Support processes related to provisions, forecasts and other accounting analyses within the Accounts Receivable area;
• Liaise with different internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, Sales, IT teams and, when applicable, customers;
• Provide support during internal and external audits, preparing and analysing the required information;
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation, contributing to increased efficiency and quality across the area;
• Participate in projects and initiatives related to the improvement or implementation of new financial processes and tools.

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics or a related field;
• Solid professional experience within Accounting/Finance, preferably with relevant exposure to Accounts Receivable;
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and IFRS;
• Hands-on experience with SAP, preferably within a financial/accounting environment;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail;
• Autonomous, organised and results-oriented approach;
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with different stakeholders;
• Team-oriented mindset, proactivity and a strong focus on continuous process improvement.