Finance Graduate - Accounts

About the company
Our client, are a global leader within their industry , due to internal and external growth , the opportunity has opened for a highly driven and enthusiastic Finance Graduate to join their dynamic team on an permanent fulltime basis.

With on the job training and mentoring, a friendly and collaborative team environment and development and progression pathways - this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Key Responsibilities
The Finance Graduate will be play a crucial role within the wider finance function across all touchpoints of payables and receivables. For the successful candidate they will have clearly defined targets around KPI's, career progression and further developmental opportunities. Some duties and responsibilities include, though not limited to: 

• Ensure that all key areas (debtors aging) of the ledger are maintained in line with collection targets
• Ensure that the debtor maintenance on all accounts is kept up to date and that all accounts are reconciled in line with credit policy and accounts receivable protocols
• Ensure appropriate action, including administrative processing and follow-up of short or overpayments
• Identify and escalate concerns/ customer queries in a timely manner
• Work with national and branch sales personnel and management in the facilitation of cash collection
• Build strong business relationships with major customers - both internal and external
• Manage the process for obtaining timely payment of all outstanding accounts within the agreed credit terms and business objectives

Ideal candidate
We are looking for individuals who are always looking to take on more responsibility and learn new skills. Interpersonally, you will have fantastic communication skills which allow you to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders. 

• Team mindset is incredibly important
• A relevant Bachelor/Masters in accounting is preferable
• Go-getter attitude
• Drive and enthusiasm when it comes to learning