Accounts Assistant at Michael Stevens Consulting

Job Brief

• On behalf of our client, we are looking for a skilled Accounting Assistant to perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks.
• Accounting Clerk responsibilities include keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements.
• You will also run accounting software programs (e.g. SAP) to process business transactions, like accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers and receipts. A successful accounting assistant should be familiar with all accounting procedures and have a flair for numbers.
• Ultimately, a successful Accounting Clerk will ensure that the company’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner.
• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database.
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel.
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas.
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws.
• Constantly update job knowledge.

Requirements

• Ordinary National Diploma (OND) qualification.
• A minimum of 1 year work experience.
• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers.
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks.
• Data entry and word processing skills.
• Well organized.