Account Assistant Jobs

We are looking to employ an efficient and detail-oriented accounts assistant to assist our accounting firm with all clerical and basic accounting tasks. The Accounts Assistant's responsibilities include updating our client records, responding to clients' inquiries in a timely manner, and filing pertinent documentation. You should also be able to review and calculate employee reimbursements for necessary work-related expenses.

To be successful as an accounts assistant, you should be well-organized and knowledgeable of accounting principles and practices. Ultimately, an outstanding Accounts Assistant should be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients as well as demonstrate exceptional time management skills.

• Entering clients' transactional data into the appropriate accounting program.
• Analyzing financial records to identify errors and discrepancies.
• Ensuring that all office expenditure remains within budget.
• Recording clients' petty cash transactions in the petty cash journal.
• Preparing year-end financial reports to evaluate the financial performance of companies.
• Backing up all office and client records to prevent loss of data.
• Regularly updating all accounting ledgers and journals.
• Performing reconciliations of clients’ bank accounts to ensure accuracy of cash records.

Accounts Assistant Requirements:

• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.
• The ability to multitask.
• Proven experience working as an accounts assistant, accounts clerk, or similar role.
• Sound customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of accounting terminology and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Basic bookkeeping skills.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field is preferred.