Accounting Manager (Outsource service)

SEARCH AVENUE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Avenue Pte Ltd in Bendemeer, Singapore, seeks a senior accounting professional to lead a team of bookkeepers and accounting executives. You will manage workloads, review transactions, and ensure accurate financial reporting for multiple clients across industries.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, including supervisory experience, with proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Xero. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of AP/AR automation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Tax or Business, or ACCA qualification.
• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, with 2+ years in supervisory role.
• Experience handling multiple client accounts in an accounting or outsourced environment.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software (QBO, Xero) and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with OCR processing and AP/AR automation.
• Strong Excel/Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Solid knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and multi-entity accounting.
• Excellent client management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership with focus on team development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of bookkeepers and accounting executives, setting performance targets and maintaining service quality.
• Manage daily workloads and allocate client accounts for timely, accurate delivery of services.
• Review bookkeeping transactions, invoices, AP/AR, GL entries, and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounting services for a diverse client portfolio across industries.
• Review monthly financial statements, variance reports and records for accuracy.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Team development

Education

Accounting degree/ACCA

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

ERP systems

Job description

Location

Bendemeer

Employment Type

Full-time

Working Hour

Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 5.30pm

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of bookkeepers and accounting executives, setting performance targets and maintaining service quality.
• Manage daily workloads and allocate client accounts to ensure timely and accurate delivery of accounting services.
• Review bookkeeping transactions, invoice processing, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
• Oversee accounting services for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
• Review monthly financial statements, variance reports and transaction records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage client enquiries and act as the main point of contact for escalated accounting matters.
• Improve accounting workflows through automation, system integration and standardised operating procedures.
• Train and mentor team members on accounting systems, client requirements and operational procedures.
• Monitor team productivity, identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and Singapore regulatory requirements, including ACRA, IRAS and CPF Board regulations.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Tax or Business, or an ACCA qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts in an accounting firm, outsourced accounting agency or client accounting services environment.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with OCR document processing and accounts payable/receivable automation tools.
• Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Good knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger accounting and multi-entity accounting.
• Excellent client management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development and continuous improvement.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Search Avenue Pte Ltd

EA License No.: 25C2695

EA Registration No.: R25157669 [Amanda Wee]