Senior Accountant (Finance and HR)

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

For over 46 years, Academic Asia has been a trusted leader in education consulting in Hong Kong. We guide families through one of their most important decisions: securing the right UK boarding school for their children. We are also expanding into university applications, tutorials, summer camps and guardianship programmes.

The role

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to take ownership of the company’s day-to-day finance and accounting operations, as well as related payroll and HR administration. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will manage the full accounting cycle and provide timely financial information and business analysis to support decision-making and sustainable growth.

We value colleagues who use AI thoughtfully and practically to work more efficiently. You will have opportunities to apply AI and digital tools to improve routine processes, reporting and analysis, while checking outputs carefully and safeguarding confidential information.

What you will do

• Manage the full set of accounts, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, journals and reconciliations.
• Handle day-to-day finance tasks, including issuing cheques, preparing and sending invoices, processing payments and completing bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing and prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Support annual budgeting, cash-flow monitoring and financial forecasting; analyse actual results against budget and explain key variances.
• Assist the CEO with business analysis, including reviewing revenue, costs, margins and the financial viability of new services or initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of practical approaches to recognising performance and encouraging collaboration across teams in support of shared business goals.
• Administer monthly payroll, MPF contributions and related employment records.
• Prepare and coordinate statutory and tax‑related submissions, including employer’s returns and Profits Tax and Salaries Tax filings, liaising with external advisers where appropriate.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, the Inland Revenue Department and other external service providers.
• Support HR administration, including maintaining employee records and coordinating relevant payroll and statutory documentation.
• Identify opportunities to use AI, automation and other digital tools to improve accounting, reporting and administrative workflows.
• Take on other finance and business projects as required by the CEO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance or a 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 requirements, payroll and MPF administration.
• Experience preparing financial statements, management reports, reconciliations and budgets.
• Practical experience using AI tools in a work setting, or a strong ability and willingness to apply them to improve efficiency. Candidates should be able to review AI-generated work critically and handle confidential information responsibly.
• Strong Excel and accounting-system skills; experience with reporting, automation or data‑analysis tools is an advantage.
• Able to work independently, manage competing deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work with colleagues across different teams.
• Good written and spoken English and Chinese.

Immediate availability is preferred.

• Work closely with the CEO on important business and growth decisions.
• Help shape the financial insight and commercial practices that support the company’s next phase.
• Contribute to a mission that makes a meaningful difference to students and families.
• Join an established education consultancy with a 46-year track record and an ambitious growth agenda.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.