Junior Accountant

Aratum Philippines Corporation; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Aratum Philippines Corporation is seeking a Junior Accountant in Manila to support client bookkeeping and tax compliance. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience and familiarity with BIR filings, deadlines, and tax requirements.

The successful candidate will manage client records, assist with tax reporting, and collaborate with the Senior Accountant to ensure accurate financial documentation and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in client management/account handling.
• Solid experience in bookkeeping.
• Knowledge and experience in BIR tax compliance.
• Familiarity with Philippine tax filing requirements and BIR deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/bookkeeping software.
• CPA license is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting records and client-specific requirements.
• Perform daily bookkeeping and accounting transactions.
• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions and documents.
• Prepare accounts payable and related schedules.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and summaries.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain necessary documents.
• Monitor client accounting requirements and deadlines.
• Assist with BIR tax returns and other tax compliance.
• Monitor BIR filing deadlines for timely submissions.
• Review records for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain organized accounting and tax files.
• Coordinate with Senior Accountant on accounting concerns.
• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Client management

Bookkeeping

Tax compliance

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Location: Manila, Philippines
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance & Accounting

JOB POSTING

We are looking for a Junior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in Manila. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant accounting experience with a strong background in client management, bookkeeping, and tax compliance.

The successful candidate will support the accounting operations of assigned clients, maintain accurate financial records, assist with tax compliance, and coordinate with clients to ensure timely completion of accounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting records and requirements of assigned clients.

• Perform daily bookkeeping and accounting transactions.

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions and supporting documents.

• Prepare and maintain accounts payable and other accounting schedules as assigned.

• Assist in preparing financial reports and accounting summaries.

• Coordinate with clients to obtain necessary accounting documents and information.

• Monitor client accounting requirements and deadlines.

• Assist in the preparation and filing of BIR tax returns and other tax compliance requirements.

• Monitor BIR filing deadlines and ensure timely submission of requirements.

• Assist with BIR-related documentation and client inquiries.

• Review accounting records and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.

• Maintain organized accounting and tax files.

• Coordinate with the Senior Accountant and other internal teams regarding accounting concerns.

• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Experience in client management/account handling.

• Solid experience in bookkeeping.

• Knowledge and experience in BIR tax compliance.

• Familiarity with Philippine tax filing requirements and BIR deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good organizational and time-management skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/bookkeeping software.

• CPA license is an advantage but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Bookkeeping

• Client management

• BIR tax compliance

• Accounts payable

• Financial reporting

• Accounting documentation

• Microsoft Excel

• Accounting software

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a responsible, organized, and detail-oriented accounting professional who can effectively manage client requirements, maintain accurate bookkeeping records, and support timely tax compliance. The candidate should be willing to learn, work collaboratively, and handle accounting tasks with minimal supervision.