Payroll and Accounting Assistant

Private Advertiser; Naga; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Assistant in the Philippines to support payroll processing, attendance tracking, and financial recordkeeping. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a careful, organized approach to deadlines and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include preparing payroll, computing deductions, assisting with government contributions, and supporting financial statements and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferably with one year experience in payroll and/or accounting functions.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting/office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Good organizational and analytical skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to handle both payroll and general accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of employee payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain and verify attendance, overtime, leave, deductions, and other payroll-related records.
• Assist in processing government-mandated contributions, taxes, and employee benefits.
• Prepare accounting documents, schedules, and supporting records for financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and account reconciliations.
• Conduct pre-audit reviews of accounting and payroll documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other departments regarding payroll and accounting concerns.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and accounting records.
• Assist with audit requirements and provide necessary supporting documents.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Payroll & accounting support

Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About you

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

• Preferably with one (1) year experience in payroll and/or accounting functions

• Knowledge of payroll processing, accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting/office applications

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality

• Good organizational and analytical skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Willingness to handle both payroll and general accounting responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of employee payroll accurately and on time

• Maintain and verify attendance, overtime, leave, deductions, and other payroll-related records

• Assist in processing government-mandated contributions, taxes, and employee benefits

• Prepare accounting documents, schedules, and supporting records for financial transactions

• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and account reconciliations

• Conduct pre-audit reviews of accounting and payroll documents to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other departments regarding payroll and accounting concerns

• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and accounting records

• Assist with audit requirements and provide necessary supporting documents