Assistant Accounting Manager

Job Description

Company Introduction

Our client is a provider of corporate, tax, accounting, business advisory, and administration services.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Work closely with the Accounting Manager to maintain strong client relationships and deliver high-quality accounting services on time;
• Prepare and review financial reports and statements, ensuring full compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and other regulatory standards;
• Supervise junior accountants by providing training, guidance, and constructive feedback to support their development;
• Assist with the onboarding of new clients, integrating financial data seamlessly into the firm’s systems;
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closings through reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting;
• Review bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT submissions prepared by junior staff;
• Support external audit processes, liaising with auditors and following up on recommendations;
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for client accounts;
• Help strengthen clients’ internal control processes to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting;
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory filing obligations;
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency within the team;
• Monitor and support the use of accounting systems and tools, ensuring accuracy and data integrity;
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to clients.

Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; candidates who are ACCA partly qualified, in progress, or fully qualified (including those in the final stages) will be given preference;
• Have 3 – 4 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a corporate services or client-facing environment, including some exposure to mentoring or supervising junior staff;
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting;
• Hands-on experience with IFRS and GAPSME standards is essential;
• Proficient in accounting software (such as Xero) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Personal Skills

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client deliverables;
• Analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Clear and professional communicator, with a client-oriented approach;
• Capable of working independently while maintaining a strong sense of teamwork;
• Adaptable and flexible in handling shifting priorities and daily workload changes.