Junior Accountant

Peridot Services; Lahore; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm in Lahore is seeking detail-oriented individuals to support their operations. Key responsibilities include accounting and bookkeeping tasks, client coordination, and a variety of administrative duties. Ideal candidates should have a basic understanding of accounting principles, good communication skills, and be proficient in Excel or Google Sheets. This position offers an opportunity for personal growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles required.
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Comfort with Excel/Google Sheets; exposure to accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly bookkeeping and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate with clients to gather required documents.
• Help prepare invoices and maintain accurate records.
• Perform administrative and back-office support tasks.
• Participate in follow-ups and routine checks.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills

Basic understanding of accounting principles

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Comfort with Excel/Google Sheets

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Eagerness to learn

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to expand our team with dependable, detail-oriented individuals who can support our growing operations. While the core responsibilities include accounting and bookkeeping tasks, this position also involves broader operational, administrative, and client coordination duties within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping tasks including data entry, reconciliations, ledger updates, and review of financial documents.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and client file maintenance.
• Coordinate with clients to gather required documents, clarify missing information, and ensure timely task completion.
• Help prepare invoices, track expenses, organize receipts, and maintain accurate records.
• Perform administrative and back-office support tasks such as managing shared inboxes, updating internal trackers, filing, and workflow coordination.
• Participate in follow-ups, research tasks, and routine checks to support smooth operations within the firm.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism at all times.

Job Specification

Requirements

• Basic understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort with Excel/Google Sheets; exposure to accounting software is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with discipline.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.