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.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyzing financial records to identify errors and discrepancies.
• Preparing year-end financial reports to evaluate the financial performance of companies.
• Regularly updating all accounting ledgers and journals.
• Performing reconciliations of clients’ bank accounts to ensure accuracy of cash records.
• Entering clients' transactional data into the appropriate accounting program.
• Recording clients' petty cash transactions in the petty cash journal.
• Ensuring that all office expenditure remains within budget.
• Backing up all office and client records to prevent loss of data.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience as an accounts assistant.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field is preferred.
• Proven experience working as an accounts assistant, accounts clerk, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of accounting terminology and procedures.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.
• The ability to multitask.
• Basic bookkeeping skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Sound customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented.