Accounts Receivable Trainee

About the role

An Accounts Receivable Trainee helps the finance team by handling incoming payments, keeping customer accounts in order, and supporting collections work.

Requirements

• Currently studying for or recently finished a degree in finance, accounting, or a similar subject

• A basic grasp of accounts receivable processes and accounting principles

• Careful and accurate when entering data

• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP or accounting systems

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Good communication skills for following up with customers

Responsibilities

1. 1

   Record and post customer payments that come in and match them against bank statements

2. 2

   Send out invoices and credit notes correctly and on time

3. 3

   Review aging reports and chase overdue accounts with customers

4. 4

   Look into and settle payment differences and unapplied cash

5. 5

   Help with month-end closing tasks connected to accounts receivable

6. 6

   Keep customer account records and supporting documents accurate