AR & GL Accountant (maternity cover)

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

The position 

We are currently looking for an Accounts Receivable & GL Accountant to join our Finance team. The position will be based in our site in Portugal (Maia, Porto) and is a fixed term maternity cover, estimated contract length of 6-9 months.

Responsibility will be for the following tasks with HBK France:

Tasks within Accounts Receivable and for specific general ledger tasks: posting of journal entries, reconciliations etc. 

You will be part of a global finance organization with English as the main language, however French language skills are also required for this role.

Primary responsibilities  

Your daily work includes: 

• Handling and posting of incoming payments 

• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting customers via telephone and e-mail. 

• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared. 

• Send out customer statements 

• Quote approvals, release of orders, credit control etc. 

• Milestone billing 

• Participate in the monthly closing procedure, such as account reconciliations etc. 

• Prepare documentation for auditors 

• Answering inquiries by e-mail both to customers and colleagues in other departments around the world 

• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts receivable processes - identifying areas of performance improvement 

• General ledger postings

• Account reconciliations

Professional qualifications  

• You have an Accounting or Finance Bachelor degree and several years of professional experience with the mentioned tasks. 

• You have excellent communication skills in English and French. 

• You have experience with SAP4Hanna and/or SAP. 

Personal skills 

• High degree of responsibility 

• High attention to details 

• Ability to structure a varying working day 

• Ability to work in under pressure and with tight deadlines 

• Natural ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders with ease 

• A pro-active and ambitious approach to your work and career 

Application deadline  

Please submit your application and CV by using the direct application link. 

Please note that we will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. 

We Offer 

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company – HBK

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.

HBK is a division of Spectris plc, a UK-based productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company serving leading aerospace, automotive, medical, and other customers. Spectris plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.