Junior Accounts Receivable Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Global Business Services team in either Coimbra or Lisbon. This entry‑level position will support the full accounts receivable cycle, ensuring accurate invoicing, payment allocation, and compliance with accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate incoming payments to invoices manually or via electronic tools.
• Register and maintain customer contracts in SAP, including data creation and modification.
• Issue commercial delivery invoices, credit notes, and advance payment invoices in line with legal, accounting and tax regulations.
• Collect and verify external documentation such as Airway Bills, Bills of Lading, and customer certificates.
• Prepare debtor statements, send monthly reconciliation letters, and support the dunning process.
• Analyze bad‑debt cases, post provisions, and execute write‑off postings when appropriate.
• Produce ageing reports, balance‑sheet analyses, and KPI dashboards.
• Support audit activities and ensure internal controls are applied to all transactions.

Required profile

• Recent graduate with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of accounting principles, IFRS and internal financial control standards.
• Ability to interact with customers across different regions (US/Europe) and translate their needs into concrete actions.

Required skills

• SAP accounting module
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Lean principles for continuous process improvement