Accounting Administrator - English (M/F)

at  Essity

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR (M/F)

Are you a finance or aspirant professional with a passion for precision and an aptitude for problem-solving? We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated future person to join our Customer Payments team in Lisbon.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Accounting Administrator reporting to the Customer Payments Manager in Lisbon, you will collaborate closely with our Accounts Receivable team to ensure accurate and efficient handling of payments across our European operations.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure payments are correctly allocated to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Accounts Receivable and Accounting to resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including creditors and debtors ledger, and sales, purchase, and cash journals.
• Check balance statements and other information provided by financial institutions.
• Verify and process accounts payable and receivable and other financial transactions, such as bank deposits.
• Provide input to key contacts regarding needed changes, inefficiencies, or other possible issues.
• Participate in the implementation of automated cash allocation processes.
• Provide timely assistance to employees, managers, and other Finance colleagues to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information.