Junior Accountant at Cedar Blue Accountants Limited

Cedar Blue Accountants is a Kent based accounting firm, servicing companies and individuals across a range of sectors in the UK. We aim to meet the current and future needs of our clients, enable them cultivate long-term growth & success as well as have a lasting positive impact not only on our clients, but our employees and the community in which we are a part of.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our preferred candidate will be personable and courteous, understands the importance of confidentiality, relish the challenge of a busy office environment.
• A proficient communicator with the ability to work independently with tight deadline, open to learning new skills and taking on new responsibilities.

Duties
Include but not limited to:

• Posting journal entries
• Preparing monthly payroll
• Updating financial statements
• Filing clients’ accounts before deadline
• Reconciling, tracking and correcting company’s finances
• Conducting research to keep up-to-date with accounting laws
• Processing client records accurately using accounting software
• Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
• Preparing timely and accurate financial reports and cash flow analysis
• Bookkeeping and daily maintenance of accounts receivables and payables.

Required Skills and Experience

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 0 - 5 years relevant work experience.
• No prior experience required
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles is mandatory
• Previous experience in a customer facing sales role and/or an accounting qualification are added advantages
• Attention to detail
• Great organisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good literacy & accurate numeracy
• Analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent manner, communication and presentation
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).

Benefits

• Salary: N40,000 - N50,0000 Monthly.
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home
• 20 days annual leave
• Great pathway to enter other career paths within the accountancy and financial sector as well as a platform to do further ICAN or ACCA.

Application Closing Date
21st April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and any other supporting documents highlighting why they are a great fit for this role to: admin@cedarblueaccountants.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Access to a strong internet connection and a laptop are key components of this role.