Senior Accountant - AI-Driven Finance & Growth Partner

Academic Asia UK Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Asia UK Limited in Hong Kong seeks a hands-on Senior Accountant to own daily finance operations, payroll and HR administration. Reporting to the CEO, you will manage the full accounting cycle and deliver timely financial information and insights to support strategic growth.

You will apply AI thoughtfully to improve efficiency, ensure accuracy, and safeguard confidential information while collaborating across teams and with external advisers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience handling a full set of accounts, preferably in Hong Kong.
• Sound knowledge of Hong Kong accounting practices and familiarity with tax filings, statutory audit, payroll and MPF administration.
• Experience preparing financial statements, management reports, reconciliations and budgets.
• Experience using AI tools in work setting and ability to review outputs critically.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts: A/R, A/P, GL, journals and reconciliations.
• Handle day-to-day finance tasks: invoices, payments, bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing; prepare financial statements and reports.
• Assist budgeting, cash-flow monitoring and forecasting; explain variances.
• Support CEO with business analysis and financial viability assessments of new services.
• Contribute to practical approaches to performance recognition and cross-team collaboration.
• Administer monthly payroll, MPF contributions and related records.
• Prepare and coordinate statutory and tax submissions; liaise with external advisers.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and Inland Revenue; coordinate payroll and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to use AI, automation and digital tools to improve workflows.
• Take on other finance projects as required.

Skills

English

Chinese

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Academic Asia UK Limited in Hong Kong seeks a hands-on Senior Accountant to own daily finance operations, payroll and HR administration. Reporting to the CEO, you will manage the full accounting cycle and deliver timely financial information and insights to support strategic growth.

You will apply AI thoughtfully to improve efficiency, ensure accuracy, and safeguard confidential information while collaborating across teams and with external advisers.