Accounts Receivable & Payable Specialist

About the role

BLAS Pakistan, based in Lahore, provides bookkeeping, accounting and financial services to small and medium businesses and start-ups in North America, with its front office in Toronto and its back office in Lahore. This on-site role focuses on accounts receivable and accounts payable for North American clients; duties may also cover wider bookkeeping and accounting support depending on the client. Working hours follow North American Eastern Time (6:00 pm to 2:00 am PKT during daylight saving, 7:00 pm to 3:00 am otherwise), and the selection process includes an assessment, a phone interview, an in-person interview and a final interview with the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and issue customer invoices, record customer payments and follow up on overdue balances
• Review vendor bills for proper documentation and approval before payment
• Enter and code invoices, bills and general ledger transactions accurately
• Compile and organise client data such as invoices, receipts and bank statements
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts and maintain receivable and payable ageing
• Support client onboarding and help streamline receivable and payable processes
• Adhere to internal controls and coordinate with North American colleagues and other business lines

Required profile

• ACCA student, affiliate or member; candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related field are also considered
• Sound understanding of the basics of finance, accounting and bookkeeping
• Strong written and spoken English, which is tested during selection
• Sound time management and attention to detail

Required skills

• Prior use of accounting software such as QuickBooks Online or Xero (preferred)

What we offer

• Practical experience sign-off for ACCA students by qualified CPAs and ACCA members
• A structured training period with regular feedback and a pay increase on successful completion
• Three weeks of annual leave plus sick and personal leave
• Performance-based bonuses, subject to eligibility
• Dinner served at the office daily
• Direct exposure to North American clients and cloud accounting platforms