Assistant Accountant - – Accounts Receivable (AR)

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In-Office or Remote
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Professional Services • Real Estate • Consulting
Delivering impactful projects and programmes across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
The Role
Manage accounts receivable processes including applying receipts, issuing VAT invoices (fapiao), monitoring collections, performing AR reconciliations and aging analysis, supporting month-end close and audits, and improving AR processes and controls.
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Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

特纳唐逊(Turner & Townsend)是一家全球性专业服务企业,业务遍布60多个国家,拥有22,000余名专业人才。我们服务于房地产、基础设施、能源及自然资源等领域客户,携手共创价值,以优质项目成果改善人们生活。凭借深度协同与专业能力,我们成功落地全球极具影响力的各类项目,化挑战为机遇,化复杂为成功。

公司核心服务涵盖:项目与计划管理、成本管理、资产管理、商务管理、管控与绩效、采购与供应链、净零低碳及数字化解决方案。

特纳唐逊由全球领先的商业地产服务与投资集团——世邦魏理仕(CBRE Group, Inc.)进行了战略投资,双方结成全球合作伙伴关系。我们强强联合,为全球客户提供顶尖的项目及成本管理服务。

欢迎访问官网了解更多:www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

The Assistant Accountant – Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing the company's accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely billing, collection of outstanding payments, accurate recording of customer transactions, and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. The role supports month-end closing activities and contributes to maintaining healthy cash flow and financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Management

  • Process customer receipts and accurately apply payments to customer accounts.
  • Prepare and issue customer VAT invoices (fapiao) accurately and on a timely basis.
  • Monitor fapiao issuance status and liaise with business teams to ensure timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding matters.
  • Monitor customer account balances and outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection.
  • Follow up on overdue accounts and collaborate with business stakeholders to resolve collection issues and minimize aged debt.
  • Escalate collection risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
  • Prepare and send customer statements of account.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Support periodic past-due reviews and contribute to collection improvement initiatives.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

  • Perform monthly AR aging analysis and prepare weekly collection reports.
  • Reconcile the accounts receivable sub-ledger [and T-suite] with the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • Support external audit requests by providing relevant documentation.

Process Improvement & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Maintain accurate and organized customer records and supporting documents.
  • Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and collection efficiency.
  • Assist with implementation and enhancement of finance systems and controls.

Other Duties

  • Support the Finance team in ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks.
  • Provide backup support for other accounting functions when required.

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Accounting certifications or ongoing professional studies (e.g., CPA, Certified Intermediate Accountant) will be an advantage.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
  • 1–3 years of solid experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or general accounting. (Fresh graduates with strong accounting knowledge and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply)
  • Experience with VAT invoicing (fapiao) processes is an advantage.
  • Exposure to ERP systems, prefer Microsoft Dynamics, or similar accounting systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, knowledge in Power BI is an advantage.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and transaction processing.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with the ability to follow through on tasks and commitments.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and willing to take initiative in resolving issues and improving processes.
  • Positive "can-do" attitude with a strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.
  • Able to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team approach.
  • Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

Skills Required

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
  • 1-3 years experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or general accounting
  • Exposure to ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics) or similar accounting systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
  • Accounting certifications or ongoing professional studies (e.g., CPA) will be an advantage
  • Experience with VAT invoicing (fapiao) processes
  • Knowledge of Power BI
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and transaction processing
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The Company
HQ: Leeds, England
17,263 Employees
Year Founded: 1950

What We Do

Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes. Together with our clients, we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.

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