Accounts Assistant

Role Overview

This position supports the day-to-day accounting operations by processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure timely payments, proper documentation, and compliance with internal controls—directly contributing to the reliability of monthly closes and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and customer payments, matching them to purchase orders and receipts to verify accuracy.
• Perform bank, cash, and general ledger reconciliations on a regular cycle, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support inventory accounting by tracking stock movements, costing adjustments, and performing periodic reconciliations.
• Prepare payment vouchers, petty cash records, and statutory payment schedules (e.g., withholding taxes, social contributions).
• Assist with payroll data preparation, including collating timesheets, deductions, and leave records.
• Maintain the fixed asset register by recording acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and physical verification.
• Generate routine financial reports (e.g., accounts payable aging, cash position summaries) to support management decisions.
• Organise and file financial documents for quick retrieval, and assist internal and external auditors during reviews.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• CPA Part II certification (or equivalent progress toward full qualification).
• Minimum two years of hands-on accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to prepare bank reconciliations and maintain ledger accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting principles and stock reconciliation processes.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, and data validation).
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems) is strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and a strong sense of integrity when handling confidential financial data.
• Solid analytical and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer / Why Join

This role provides a clear path to deepen your technical accounting skills while working within a structured finance team. You’ll gain exposure to full-cycle accounting, audits, and compliance procedures—experience that supports your professional growth toward a senior accounting or supervisory position.