- Managing Invoices: Processing incoming supplier invoices and issuing outgoing customer bills.
- Tracking Expenses: Reviewing employee expense claims and logging receipts into software.
- Reconciling Bank Statements: Matching bank transactions against internal ledger records daily.
- Handling Accounts Payable: Preparing payment runs for suppliers and verifying payment details.
- Managing Accounts Receivable: Chasing overdue payments from customers via phone and email.
- Data Entry: Updating financial databases, spreadsheets, and accounting software (like Xero or QuickBooks).
- Assisting with Payroll: Gathering timesheets and calculating basic hours for monthly payroll processing.
- Preparing Reports: Helping senior accountants draft basic balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.
- Administrative Support:
Filing financial paperwork, answering phone queries, and managing department mail. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Skills Required
- Numeracy: High level of comfort working with numbers and basic mathematical formulas.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in data entry to spot discrepancies and avoid financial errors.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Excel and dedicated accounting platforms.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication for dealing with vendors and clients. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]