Junior Accountant - Abbotsford

SSA Recruitment; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to assist with financial operations. This role offers exposure to project accounting and cost management while supporting the year-end audit process and maintaining compliance with financial policies. The successful candidate will have opportunities for development and mentorship towards advanced accounting roles.

Benefits

Full study support

Mentorship from senior finance professionals

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in accounting or finance support role.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts and journal entries.
• Support supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain project cost records.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

COINS

Xero

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support the finance function within a dynamic and fast-paced construction environment. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will assist with day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while gaining exposure to project accounting and cost management.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Support the processing of supplier invoices, staff expenses, and subcontractor payments in accordance with CIS regulations.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project cost records and assist with cost allocation across multiple construction projects.
• Help monitor budgets, track project spend, and assist in preparing variance analysis reports.
• Liaise with project managers and quantity surveyors to gather financial information and ensure alignment with on-site activity.
• Support the year-end audit process and provide documentation as required.
• Assist in maintaining fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.

Key Requirements

1–2 years of experience in an accounting or finance support role; experience in construction or a project-based environment is desirable.

Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, COINS, Xero, or similar).

Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Effective communicator with a collaborative approach to working within a finance team.

Opportunities :

This role offers excellent development potential for a finance professional looking to grow within the construction sector. The company offers full study support, mentorship from senior finance professionals, and progression opportunities toward Assistant Accountant and beyond.