Junior Accountant (Graduate Trainee) at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited - Our client, a business organization, is seeking to hire qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Accountant (Graduate Trainee) 

Location: Festac, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Updating accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
• Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
• Carrying out bookkeeping activities including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
• Processing client records accurately using Xero, QuickBooks and other accountancy software.
• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
• Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the telephone and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required.

Requirements

• BSc / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• 0 - 2 years of experience
• Proven experience as a junior accountant
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)
• Assist with all continuous improvement projects.

Salary
N60,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2023.