Junior Accountant

Client
Ferdinand Bilstein
Location
Ripanj, Serbia
Industry
Other
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Full Time
Published
Contact person
Reference
RS01DACP
Description

Gi Group HR Solutions d.o.o. as a leader in the region and part of Gi Group Holding, a prestigious and one of the leading consulting companies in the field of human resources, is able to offer comprehensive solutions in all areas of human resources management. We provide recruitment and selection services under our new brand Grafton Recruitment.

Grafton Recruitment was established in Serbia, in April 2024. Grafton Recruitment is one of the largest recruitment companies in Europe with 40 years’ experience on the market as a Global Search & Selection brand.

On behalf of our client, Ferdinand Bilstein, we are looking for an experienced and proactive professional to fill in the following position: Junior Accountant.

As a Junior Accountant, you will support the Finance team in ensuring accurate and compliant accounting in line with Local GAAP and Group GAAP. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and international finance teams and gradually develop towards independent responsibility for accounting and closing activities.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (Sales Ledger)

  • Perform daily banking postings and reconciliations

  • Post customer invoices and credit notes

  • Monitor outstanding receivables and support debt collection activities

  • Prepare and send monthly customer statements

  • Handle customer account queries (invoices, proof of delivery, statements)

  • Maintain customer master data and credit limits in SAP

Accounts Payable (Purchase Ledger)

  • Post expense and stock invoices, including intercompany invoices

  • Prepare and process supplier and intercompany payments in line with agreed terms

  • Maintain vendor master data

  • Control purchase orders and ensure proper authorization

  • Manage and post credit card and expense claims

  • Handle supplier and expense-related queries

Taxes, Payroll & Statutory Reporting

  • Support payroll reconciliations and statutory payments

  • Prepare VAT returns and ensure timely submission and payment

  • Prepare Intrastat declarations (arrivals)

  • Support annual VAT and employment-related declarations according to local legal requirements

General Ledger & Banking

  • Maintain general ledger accounts and post standard journals

  • Prepare and post bank journals and perform bank reconciliations

  • Support intercompany reconciliations

Reporting & Compliance

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings

  • Assist with budget monitoring and reporting

  • Support internal and external audits

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and group finance guidelines

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

  • First professional experience (0–3 years) in accounting is an advantage

  • Basic knowledge of SAP (ideally SAP S/4HANA) and MS Office

  • Very good English communication skills

  • Detail-oriented, structured, and eager to learn

Other notes
  • Permanent position in an international company

  • Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities

  • Close collaboration with experienced Senior Accountants

  • Hybrid working model

  • Clear development and career progression opportunities