Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant job description

The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the senior accountant and wider finance team by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoices and preparing VAT returns.

Assistant Accountants are also a key member of the finance team who are responsible for the finalisation of month-end and year-end accounts.

Assistant Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job

The role is hugely instrumental in helping the finance team make decisions about what will ultimately improve business performance.

An Assistant Accountant job description generally includes:

Supporting the senior/managing accountant and wider finance team

Collaborating with these teams to work on various accounting projects

Performing reconciliations of accounts

Processing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periods

Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate

Preparing profit and loss accounts sheets

Preparing VAT return

Preparing the yearly budget

Taking minutes in meetings and other administrative duties

Assistant Accountant job qualifications and requirements

Although a Bachelor’s degree isn’t a requirement, it may be advantageous in helping candidates secure a career in accounting or finance, of which an Assistant Accountant is generally the first step. Degrees in the following industries may work especially in jobseekers' advantage:

Accounting

Economics

Mathematics

An Assistant Accountant job description should also highlight the following skills.

The ability to produce accurate financial reports

Excellent attention to detail

Discretion as there will likely be sensitive information and figures discussed

The ability to work to strict time constraints

The ability to prioritise work

An organised and methodical approach to a task

An Assistant Accountant is unlikely to be expected to have a huge amount of experience and is likely to get a lot of on-the-job training.

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Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Spreadsheets

Sage Accounting Software

MYOB

Invoice

Accounting Functions

Reconciliations

Accounts Payable (AP)

Payment Processing

Salary for Assistant Accountant

80000 - 95000

25th Percentile

80000

The applicant has limited or no experience in the position and is still developing their skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

88000

The applicant has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

95000

The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications.

Demand: High

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits, and KiwiSaver.

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