Associate / Junior Accountant

NEXTBEAT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Singapore is seeking an Associate / Junior Accountant to manage client accounts and handle payroll compliance. The ideal candidate has a diploma/degree in accounting and 2-3 years of experience. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, tax compliance, and client interactions. The firm offers a competitive salary up to $4,500 monthly. This position is suited for organized individuals with strong problem-solving skills who are fluent in English and another language.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Familiarity with finance regulations and bookkeeping procedures.
• Fluent in English and another language to communicate with multi-national clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts on accounting, payroll, tax, and compliance needs.
• Handle full set of accounts and bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Oversee compliance with Singapore payroll regulations.

Skills

Bookkeeping procedures

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

XERO/MYOB

Payroll software (Payday)

Fluent English

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma/degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

XERO

MYOB

Payday

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Associate / Junior Accountant
Monthly Salary: UP to $4,5000
Working Address: OUE Downtown Gallery
Working hours: Monday to Friday. 9am to 6pm

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of external clients on their accounting, payroll, tax and compliance needs.
• Handle full set of accounts - carry out the responsibilities of accounting duties such as data compilation, bookkeeping, quarterly GST submission, corporate tax computation including tax filing Form C/C-S, prepare monthly management accounts, yearly financial reports.
• In charge of the client’s payroll administration matters - ensuring compliance with Singapore payroll regulatory changes, processes filing, and payment of statutory payroll and social security contributions (CPF) to relevant government authorities.
• Liaising with external auditors on behalf of clients for statutory annual audit.
• Supporting/advising clients on any ad-hoc queries they may have on accounting, payroll, tax and compliance matters.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma/degree in accounting with minimum of 2-3 years of working experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and familiarity with finance regulations.
• Ability to complete tasks while maintaining all confidentiality requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook, with an ability to become familiar with client-specific programs and software.
• Experience with XERO/MYOB as accounting software and Payday as payroll software, with an ability to become familiar with client-specific programs and software.
• Fluent in English and another language to communicate with multi-national clients smoothly.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Experience

• Experience with managing a portfolio of clients and the ability to prioritize projects to meet reporting deadlines.
• Additional professional qualification (CPA/ACCA) would be a plus.

EA License Number: 22C1267
EA Personnel: R22107133