ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an accounts assistant to join Hawksburn Heritage on a 6-month contract. This is a junior-level opportunity suitable for a fresh graduate, a current accounting student, or someone looking to gain practical hands-on experience in accounting and finance.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including data entry, transaction processing, reconciliations and month-end activities.

Location: City Hall/ Bugis

Working Hours: 5-day work week, Mondays to Fridays, from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enter accurate and timely data into the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting and financial records.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Record and process business transactions using double-entry accounting principles.
• Process transactions relating to accruals and prepayments.
• Record transactions relating to purchases, receivables, payables and cash.
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations.
• Retrieve and prepare accounting system reports for management use.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting entries where required.
• Support the finance team with other accounting and administrative duties as required.
• Use relevant IT systems and tools effectively for accounting and data analysis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or currently pursuing a qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Fresh graduates and candidates with limited working experience are welcome to apply.
• Candidates currently pursuing ACCA, CPA or an Accounting & Finance degree are also welcome.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel familiarity with CSV files would be advantageous.
• Experience with MYOB and/or Xero would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.

About You

• Meticulous, organized and comfortable working with numbers.
• Good time management skills with attention to detail.
• Keen to learn and gain practical accounting experience.
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and external parties.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative in resolving day-to-day issues.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.