Accounting Assistant

Thales; Oeiras; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Portugal seeks a candidate to manage accounts receivable, resolve billing disputes, and perform customer reconciliations. Candidates should have strong English communication skills and good analytical ability, with proficiency in digital tools and Excel. This role is dynamic and multicultural.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of the O2C / Order-to-Cash cycle (preferred).
• Strong written communication skills in English (other languages are a plus).
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail in financial tasks.
• Proficiency in digital tools and Excel.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural, and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Receivable Ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Contact customers with outstanding invoices via email in a professional manner.
• Handle and resolve internal and external disputes related to billing or payments.
• Perform customer account reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly reports and provide status updates on 60+ debtors.

Skills

O2C / Order-to-Cash cycle

Strong written communication skills in English

Good analytical skills

Proficiency in digital tools and Excel

Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Paço de Arcos - Q45, Portugal

Thales Portugal is a competence centre of the Thales Group, collaborating across Defence, Security and Transportation markets with around 220 specialised staff to design, develop, and deploy systems and services efficiently. Thales Business Support Services (TBSS) acts as a shared service centre for the Thales Group, supporting finance and accounting processes for multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Receivable Ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Contact customers with outstanding invoices via email in a professional manner.
• Handle and resolve internal and external disputes related to billing or payments.
• Perform customer account reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly reports and provide status updates on 60+ debtors.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of the O2C / Order-to-Cash cycle (preferred).
• Strong written communication skills in English (other languages are a plus).
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail in financial tasks.
• Proficiency in digital tools and Excel.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural, and fast-paced environment.

Contact: Tiago Vital (Talent Acquisition Partner)