Accounting Assistant

Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council (VTC) in Hong Kong is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounting, auditing and clerical tasks. The role involves assisting in monthly statements and year-end exercises, drafting simple correspondence and handling enquiries.

The candidate should have strong bilingual abilities in English and Chinese, with relevant HK qualifications or progress toward accounting-related credentials.

Qualifications

• Completion of HKDSE HKCEE or equivalent qualifications as listed.
• Preferably with pass in LCCI accounting subjects or with comparable professional exam results.
• Preferably with relevant work experience in accounting/audit related work.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and English/Chinese word processing.
• Good command of Chinese and English; Putonghua an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accounting, auditing and general clerical duties.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, regular reports and year-end exercise.
• Draft simple correspondence and handle enquiries.

Skills

Detail-minded

Customer-oriented

Good communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

HKDSE Level 2 or above (5 subjects incl English, Chinese, Maths)

HKCEE Level 2/Grade E or above (5 subjects incl English, Chinese, Maths)

Diploma of Applied Education + Maths Plus / Diploma Yi Jin + Maths Plus / Project Yi Jin

Recognised Certificate / Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Foundation Certificate / Diploma of Foundation Studies

Recognised Associate Degree / Higher Diploma or above

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

English & Chinese word processing

Job description

(a) To carry out accounting, auditing and general clerical duties;
(b) To assist in preparing monthly financial statements, regular reports and year-end exercise;
(c) To draft simple correspondence; and
(d) To handle enquiries.

Requirements:

(a)

(i) Level 2 or above in 5 subjects, including English Language*, Chinese Language and Mathematics, in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination, or equivalent^; OR

(ii) Level 2 / Grade E or above in 5 subjects including English Language (Syllabus B)*, Chinese Language and Mathematics in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE); OR

(iii) Diploma of Applied Education + Maths Plus / Diploma Yi Jin + Maths Plus / Project Yi Jin; OR

(iv) A recognised Certificate / Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Foundation Certificate / Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR

(v) A recognised Associate Degree / Higher Diploma or above.

* Completion of Hong Kong Vocational English Programme (HKVEP) at Level 2 / Passing 5 specific VTC's Vocational English Module Certificates is considered an alternative qualification.

^ "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in HKDSE Examination are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects.

(b) Preferably with a pass in LCCI accounting subjects or with comparable professional examination results or academic qualification in accounting field;
(c) Preferably with relevant work experience in accounting / audit related work;
(d) Proficiency in computer software applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, English and Chinese word processing;
(e) Detail-minded, customer-oriented, ability to work independently with initiative and be a good team player;
(f) Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; and
(g) Good command of Chinese and English, preferably with knowledge of Putonghua.

Notes:

(1) The post is at the rank of "Executive Assistant II".
(2) Appointee(s) may be posted to any operational units to meet the Council's operational needs.
(3) Appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours.
(4) Fresh graduates will also be considered.

Closing date for application: 25 August 2026

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

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Education, Training & Professional Development 5,001-10,000 employees

VTC is a vocational and professional education and training provider established in Hong Kong in 1982. With some 200,000 students across our 14 member institutions, this not only makes us VIBRANT but VITAL to the Hong Kong educational landscape.

We provide a spectrum of opportunities through multiple pathways for graduates to determine their own destination, whether it is employment or further studies. If you believe that the provision of a valued choice for learners to acquire the values, skills and knowledge for lifelong learning and enhanced employability is a worthy mission, then consider joining us.

VTC is a vocational and professional education and training provider established in Hong Kong in 1982. With some 200,000 students across our 14 member institutions, this not only makes us VIBRANT but VITAL to the Hong Kong educational landscape.

We provide a spectrum of opportunities through multiple pathways for graduates to determine their own destination, whether it is employment or further studies. If you believe that the provision of a valued choice for learners to acquire the values, skills and knowledge for lifelong learning and enhanced employability is a worthy mission, then consider joining us.

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