Junior Accountant (Legal Industry)

TRITON AI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in Singapore is seeking a Junior Accountant to support financial operations, including WIP management and trust account administration. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of accounting experience, good knowledge of Excel, and familiarity with AP and audit processes. This role offers hybrid work arrangements and is suited for detail-oriented professionals looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of accounting experience; exposure from professional services, legal, or consultancy firms will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with AP, billing, or audit processes; exposure to WIP or trust accounts will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with WIP management, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Handle trust account administration and reconciliations.
• Support internal audit checks and maintain financial controls.
• Review and verify billing entries prepared by the administrative team.

Skills

Good working knowledge of Excel

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Experience with audit processes

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

• Perm with hybrid work arrangements
• 2–3 years of accounting experience; exposure from professional services, legal, or consultancy firms will be advantageous
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Familiarity with AP, billing, or audit processes; exposure to WIP or trust accounts will be advantageous.

We are seeking a Junior Accountant to join a dynamic finance team for an international law firm. The role will cover work-in-progress (WIP) management, trust account administration, internal audit support, billings, and accounts payable. This position is well-suited for an individual with strong attention to detail and a desire to broaden their accounting experience in a supportive, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with WIP (Work-in-Progress) management, ensuring accurate tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Handle trust account administration and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal audit checks and help maintain robust financial controls.
• Review and verify billing entries prepared by the administrative team.
• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice checks, payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Contribute to month-end closing and other finance projects as required.
• Assist in cash management activities, such as monitoring multi-currency accounts, preparing payment requests, and processing payroll/vendor payments.
• Support the preparation of management reports, monthly closing, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (operations, legal, and business teams) to ensure alignment of financial processes with commercial activities.
• Support audit, tax, and compliance reporting in line with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in finance projects and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience; exposure from professional services, legal, or consultancy firms will be advantageous
• Familiarity with AP, billing, or audit processes; exposure to WIP or trust accounts will be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable working with deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.

Triton AI Pte Ltd
Registration Number: R1980724
EA: 21C0661