Junior Accountant

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support finance operations in Metro Manila. The role involves payroll processing, data encoding, AP/AR monitoring, document management, and government compliance documentation.

Ideal for those aiming to grow in finance, accounting, and payroll administration. The candidate will encode timekeeping, organize payroll data, and maintain financial records while providing administrative support to the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, payroll, or admin support.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with integrity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Encode and maintain employee timekeeping records accurately.
• Prepare and organize payroll data for processing.
• Encode and maintain AP transactions and supporting documents.
• Monitor AR records and follow up on outstanding accounts.
• Record and encode bank transactions accurately and timely.
• Assist in basic account reconciliations.
• Prepare government-related documents and compliance requirements.
• Maintain organized filing systems for financial, payroll, and administrative records.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Data confidentiality

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Junior Accountant to support our Finance operations. The successful candidate will assist in payroll processing, financial data encoding, accounts monitoring, document management, and government compliance documentation. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to develop their career in finance, accounting, and payroll administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Encode and maintain employee timekeeping records accurately.

• Prepare and organize payroll data for processing.

• Encode and maintain Accounts Payable (AP) transactions and supporting documents.

• Monitor Accounts Receivable (AR) records and follow up on outstanding accounts as needed.

• Record and encode bank transactions accurately and timely.

• Assist in performing basic account reconciliations.

• Prepare and process government-related documents and compliance requirements.

• Maintain organized filing systems for financial, payroll, and administrative records.

• Ensure proper document management, storage, and retrieval of company records.

• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Manager.

• Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any related field.

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, payroll, or administrative support.

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with integrity.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Highly organized and process-oriented.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Junior / Entry-Level to Associate Level

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both finance and payroll functions while contributing to the smooth operation of the organization.