Accounting Associate

An accounts assistant is a vital support role within an organization's finance department, responsible for maintaining daily financial records, processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and assisting senior accountants with reporting and administrative duties. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

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Job Brief

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Assistant to support our finance team. The ideal candidate will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, manage accounts payable and receivable, and ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date. You will report directly to the [Senior Accountant / Finance Manager] and help maintain the smooth daily operation of the finance office.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Invoice & Transaction Processing: Process, verify, and record vendor and customer invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders.
• Ledger Maintenance: Keep the company purchase and sales ledgers updated and accurately categorized.
• Reconciliation: Perform routine bank and supplier statement reconciliations to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
• Credit Control: Monitor customer accounts, track incoming payments, and follow up on overdue debts.
• Payroll & Petty Cash Support: Assist with payroll administration and maintain accurate logs of petty cash transactions.
• Reporting & Audits: Assist in gathering data for monthly financial summaries, budgets, and internal or external audits.