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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated Junior Accounting Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the management of our day-to-day accounting and finance requirements. Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills, and accuracy are important qualifications for this position, as well as good customer relations and the ability to communicate clearly. The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled multi-tasker, is reliable, and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines. This role will include tasks such as maintaining financial records, processing invoices, preparing reports, and updating internal systems. The Junior Accounting Assistant will report directly to the Financial Manager and work collaboratively with the Accounting Team to ensure smooth financial operations within the company.
Responsibilities
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- Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents.
- Working with bookkeeping software.
- Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
- Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients.
- Taking on tasks to free up time for the Financial Manager and other members of the team.
- Processing transactions and updating ledgers.
- Assisting with audits and resolving discrepancies.
- Communicating with clients to ensure that invoices are clear and paid in a timely manner.
- Preparing and submitting weekly/monthly reports.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role.
- Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial software?
- How do you manage your workload and prioritize tasks?
- Can you discuss a time when you had to handle a financial discrepancy?
- How do you ensure accuracy in your work?
- Can you describe a time when you had to handle sensitive information?