Assistant Accountant – Accounts Receivable
The On-the-Job Trainee will gain hands-on experience by assisting in client outreach, market research, and administrative support to enhance the overall effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
Published by: Greymouse Marketing | 17 March, 2025
Job Overview:
Working as part of the Finance team, this role provides accounts receivable support to a portfolio of software companies that form part of the group. This role is responsible for raising customer invoicing, maintaining customer contract and revenue information, collection of payments and providing accounts receivable reporting. There is a responsibility to meet regular processing deadlines, produce high quality and accurate work and, where possible, identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in the team
Duties and Responsibilities:
This role will work closely with the billing supervisor and portfolio managers to provide accurate and timely accounts receivable support by undertaking the following responsibilities:
| • | Complete customer invoicing in line with agreed timeframes |
| • | Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of invoicing requirements for different companies and groups of customers |
| • | Maintain and update schedule of customer contract and revenue information |
| • | Maintain and update customer contact details |
| • | Allocate and receipt receivable payments on a regular basis |
| • | Create and provide accounts receivable reporting on a both a regular and ad hoc basis |
| • | Respond in a timely manner to queries raised by customers and internal departments |
| • | Contact customer by phone/email to finalize collection of outstanding debts, and maintain collection notes |
| • | Exercise judgement and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, which you may be privy to, working in an accounting environment |
| • | Assist with Month End processing and analysis when required |
| • | Undertake special projects and ad hoc tasks as directed |
Qualifications and Skills
| • | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field |
| • | CPA, CA, or equivalent certification is a plus |
| • | Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management |
| • | Strong knowledge of tax regulations, VAT/GST compliance, and financial reporting standards |
| • | Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB) and MS Excel |
| • | Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills |
| • | Ability to work independently and meet deadlines |
| • | Willingness to relocate to Honiara, Solomon Islands, after the initial 3–6 months in Fiji |
Qualifications:
| • | A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role |
| • | Previous experience using Great Plains would be an advantage |
| • | Intermediate to advanced Excel skills |
| • | Excellent verbal and written communication skills |
| • | Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. |
Application Process
