Accounts Officer

Schréder is the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution provider worldwide. The company, founded in 1907, is present in over 70 countries on 5 continents. Our tradition of engineering means we have been at the forefront of innovation throughout our history. The latest wave of urbanism means that city centres are becoming more vital than ever: connectivity is crucial. Experts in Lightability, we propose lighting infrastructure that will play a pivotal role in building Smart Cities and future communication networks. Our purpose is to deliver an outstanding experience by accompanying our customers along every step of their journey, from design to after-sales service, including light, control systems, CCTV, WiFi, EV chargers and many more smart features. Environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable lighting has always been part of Schréder's DNA. We have already helped many cities, industries and sports venues worldwide to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint by switching to LED technology. By integrating our control systems, they achieve further energy-savings and deliver a better people-centred experience.

Our century-long experience has given us the clarity and insights to help cities transform their street lighting upgrades into the foundation for their smart city eco-systems. Our systems are open and interoperable to seamlessly interact with sensors and actuators deployed throughout public spaces and to solve existing and future needs. We are constantly pushing the limits of our technology to enable communities such as Valencia in Spain, Bad Hersfeld in Germany and Queensland in Australia to better manage their assets, reduce their expenditure and preserve their identity and their environment.

The Accounts Officer is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Reconciliation processes. You will be directly reporting to the Financial Controller, ensuring prompt and precise payments to vendors, alongside managing the accounts receivable system to ensure timely debtor collections. Moreover, you will play a vital role in conducting routine account reconciliations to uphold financial accuracy and prevent any financial losses. This a 12-month contract role with a view to become permanent and grow within the business.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• End-to-end processes for accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate processing and recording of transactions and cash movements.
• Handle tasks such as matching Purchase Orders, invoice allocations and coding.
• Reconcile creditor and debtor statements, resolving any invoice discrepancies.
• Perform bank and accounts reconciliations.
• Manage vendors and customer files, including handling credit applications and debt collections.
• Assist month-end closing procedures.
• Support audit activities as needed.
• Assist payments and receivables for cash flow management.
• Contribute to driving continuous improvement within the organization.
• Assist with other tasks as required.
• 12-month contract with the potential to be permanent 

• 1-2 years of proven experience in a similar role with full understanding of end-to-end AP & AR functions.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting
• Experience using ERP systems such as Movex, PowerBI, Xero, Dynamic 365
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG background.

Skills & Knowledge

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management skills, ability to work to deadlines
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel (Xlookup, Pivot Table preferable)
• Flexible, agile and with a can-do attitude.
• Strong phone etiquette and ability to push back when needed

Personal Attributes

• Maintains a persuasive and credible presentation style.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the business
• Professional nature and mindset

Note: This job description is a general outline of the typical duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Job responsibilities may be subject to change based on organisational needs.