Junior Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring accounting professional to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting functions, including reconciliations, financial processing, fixed asset management, and month-end accounting activities. The successful candidate will receive structured training and support while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the processing of bank transactions, petty cash, sales invoices, and purchase invoices.
• Support bank and petty cash reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Assist in foreign bank and petty cash revaluations.
• Help with the matching and reconciliation of supplier accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register and calculating depreciation.
• Support the preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet items such as net pay, income tax accounts, etc.
• Assist with income statement adjustments in line with internal company policies.
• Support the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Conduct general ledger investigations and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Provide assistance with ad hoc administrative tasks, including filing, copying invoices, updating Excel records, and other duties as required.

Training & Development

• Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure a thorough understanding of the company’s in-house accounting system.
• Initially, the focus will be on training and documentation processing.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in accounting and finance.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous accounting or finance experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Strong sense of accountability and confidentiality
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

This role offers an excellent foundation for a developing accounting professional looking to build practical experience in a supportive and growth-oriented environment while gaining exposure to a wide range of finance and accounting functions.

Work Location: In person