Account Officer at Wells Accounting and Tax Services

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Account Officer to manage day-to-day transactional accounting for our client portfolio.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurate bookkeeping, data entry, accounts payable/receivable. management and bank reconciliations while supporting the senior team in maintaining pristine, audit-ready financial records.

Responsibilities

• Process daily client financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, and payments on cloud accounting platforms.
• Perform routine bank, credit card, and vendor ledger reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.
• Track client accounts receivable to minimize aging balances and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Process accounts payable transactions and prepare vendor payment schedules for approval.
• Assist in preparing primary documentation for VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, and pension filings.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready digital and physical accounting records for all assigned clients.
• Post and categorize daily client business expenses within 24–48 hours of source document receipt.
• Support Senior Accountants in gathering information for month-end reports and audit engagements.
• Respond to basic client billing queries and maintain excellent professional communications.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the accounting department as required.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–4 years' relevant experience in taxation and accounting.
• Proven experience in foundational bookkeeping or entry-level corporate accounting.
• Foundational proficiency in cloud accounting software (Xero or QuickBooks Online) and Microsoft Excel.
• Basic understanding of standard bookkeeping practices and Nigerian statutory tax deductions.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• High level of integrity, focus, and strict attention to detail to avoid posting errors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and hit data-entry targets.
• Ability to work under pressure, learn fast, and handle multiple client files concurrently.
• Active pursuit of professional accounting certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, ATS) is an added advantage.