ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts & Financial Documentation

• Receive, verify and process invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and other financial documents.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with routine bookkeeping, reconciliations and other accounting duties as assigned.

School Fees & Student Accounts

• Assist with school fee collection, receipting and reconciliation of student accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of student fee payments, balances and outstanding amounts.
• Monitor outstanding school fees and follow up or provide relevant information to management.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Assist with payroll processing and preparation of payroll-related records.
• Support calculation and processing of statutory deductions where required.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and ensure relevant records are properly filed.

Reporting & Reconciliation

• Assist with bank, cash and other financial reconciliations.
• Prepare routine financial and fee collection reports for management.
• Identify discrepancies in financial records and assist in resolving them promptly.

 Records & Administration

• Maintain proper filing systems for financial and student fee documentation.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete and readily accessible.
• Provide general administrative and accounting support to the school finance department.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a school or educational institution.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, bookkeeping and financial record keeping.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.