Accounting Graduate

Description:

Position Overview:Are you a recent accounting graduate with a passion for numbers and a sharp eye for detail? Looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual to join the dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with approximately 2 years of relevant experience who is eager to grow and develop in the field of financial and cost accounting. Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable:

• Assist with invoicing and billing in line with purchase orders, contracts, and certificates
• Maintain internal billing systems and client account records
• Issue credit notes and monthly statements of account
• Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes professionally
• Follow up on payments and handle client enquiries
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure timely payments
• Maintain accurate records of transactions, communications, and payments
• Prepare and analyze age analysis and bad debt reports
• Manage accounts receivable, retention provision records

General & Cost Accounting:

• Process accounts receivable transactions via the cashbook
• Assist in allocating deposits to the correct cost centres
• Support the Financial Manager with reconciliations and reporting
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and other accounting tasks as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• A degree in Finance or Accounting (essential)
• Approximately 2 years of post-qualification accounting experience
• Solid understanding of accounting procedures and policies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with SAGE Evolution (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• High level of accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Professional integrity: honesty, transparency, accountability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Requirements:

• Assist with invoicing and billing in line with purchase orders, contracts, and certificates
• Maintain internal billing systems and client account records
• Issue credit notes and monthly statements of account
• Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes professionally
• Follow up on payments and handle client enquiries
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure timely payments
• Maintain accurate records of transactions, communications, and payments
• Prepare and analyze age analysis and bad debt reports
• Manage accounts receivable, retention provision records

• Process accounts receivable transactions via the cashbook
• Assist in allocating deposits to the correct cost centres
• Support the Financial Manager with reconciliations and reporting
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and other accounting tasks as needed

• A degree in Finance or Accounting (essential)
• Approximately 2 years of post-qualification accounting experience
• Solid understanding of accounting procedures and policies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with SAGE Evolution (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• High level of accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Professional integrity: honesty, transparency, accountability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills