Accounting Assistant

Private Advertiser; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Metro Manila is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the Finance and Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

The role emphasizes basic accounting knowledge, strong Excel skills, and high attention to detail, with opportunities to work across accounts payable/receivable, reports, and month-end tasks in a hotel/resort environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related position preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Able to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work in a hotel/resort environment and support the team during busy periods.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, recording, and filing of accounting documents and financial transactions.
• Encode and maintain accurate records of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and disbursements.
• Verify invoices, receipts, purchase orders, and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly accounting reports.
• Perform data entry and maintain organized accounting files and records.
• Assist with bank, cash, and other account reconciliations.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts and supporting documents.
• Assist in checking and recording hotel/resort revenues, expenses, and other financial transactions.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding billing, documentation, and accounting concerns.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules and supporting documents for month-end and year-end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Excel

MS Office

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to support our Finance and Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in basic accounting principles, highly organized, and able to work accurately under pressure.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, recording, and filing of accounting documents and financial transactions.

• Encode and maintain accurate records of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and disbursements.

• Verify invoices, receipts, purchase orders, and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly accounting reports.

• Perform data entry and maintain organized accounting files and records.

• Assist with bank, cash, and other account reconciliations.

• Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts and supporting documents.

• Assist in checking and recording hotel/resort revenues, expenses, and other financial transactions.

• Coordinate with other departments regarding billing, documentation, and accounting concerns.

• Assist in the preparation of schedules and supporting documents for month-end and year-end closing.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Preferably with experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related position.

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good organizational and time-management skills.

• Able to handle confidential information responsibly.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willing to work in a hotel/resort environment and support the team during busy periods.

• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.