ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial transactions.
• Post and reconcile daily transactions in QuickBooks.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and process payment vouchers, receipts, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Follow up on outstanding customer balances and assist with supplier reconciliations.
• Perform regular bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• Assist in maintaining petty cash records and carrying out petty cash reconciliations.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly supported with relevant documentation.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Provide supporting schedules and documentation required for financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, or variances and escalate them to the Accountant or Finance Manager.
• Assist in preparing information and documentation required for audits.
• Ensure transactions are processed in accordance with the organization’s financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper filing and safe custody of financial records and supporting documents.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring internal financial controls.
• Ensure proper authorization and approval of financial transactions before processing.
• Support compliance with applicable accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.
• Assist the finance team with budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and financial analysis where required.
• Prepare spreadsheets, schedules, and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel.
• Support the Accountant/Finance Manager with ad hoc accounting and administrative assignments.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, banks, and other stakeholders on routine finance-related matters.
• Maintain an organized and easily retrievable accounting filing system.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPAK accredited
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience as an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role.
• Demonstrable experience working in a busy accounting/finance environment.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks is mandatory.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and financial controls.
• Knowledge of statutory and tax compliance requirements is an added advantage.

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.