Junior Accountant

We have an exciting dayshift, Manila-based opportunity available for a Junior Accountant. Work from home or office-based – you choose!

When you join Yempo, you’ll receive the following fantastic benefits:

• Highly competitive salary – paid weekly!
• HMO enrollment on commencement
• Additional HMO dependents added each year of service
• 20 vacation days per year; 7 sick days
• Annual performance bonuses and incentives
• Annual salary reviews and increases
• Free cooked rice, snacks and hot drinks
• Company polo shirts provided
• Fantastic, bright and cheerful open-plan work environment
• Prestigious clients and highly professional and friendly co-workers

Our Client

This client has been delivering outstanding end-to-end supply chain services for cleaning products throughout the UK. We care about every customer, facilitating their ambitions by removing barriers to daily business success, and allowing them to excel. We provide more than just a fixed range of products and services – we are committed to delivering extra effort and innovative thinking wherever needed to overcome the obstacles that stand between your business and its goals.

Your Responsibilities

For this position, we are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join the client’s finance team. This role involves handling ledger postings, managing credit control, and assisting with the month-end closing processes. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ledger Posting

• Accurately post financial transactions into the accounting software.
• Maintain and update general ledger accounts on a daily basis.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of invoices, receipts, and other financial records.
• Reconcile discrepancies in accounts and promptly resolve any issues.

2. Credit Control

• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up with clients for timely payments.
• Prepare aging reports to track overdue accounts.
• Assist in setting credit limits and evaluating creditworthiness of customers.
• Communicate with clients regarding payment terms and resolve disputes or queries.
• Support in the development of strategies to minimize bad debts

3. Month-End Preparation:

• Assist with the preparation of month-end financial statements and reports.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank, vendor, and customer accounts.
• Prepare and process monthly journal entries.
• Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy.
• Support in closing the books and ensure all financial information is accurate and complete

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a similar role or relevant accounting internship experience.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar).
• Strong MS Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Attention to Detail: Accurate data entry and maintaining precise records.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with clients and colleagues.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Disclaimer for salary ranges. Yempo provides an indicative range of salary that we deem relevant for the advertised role. This may be adjusted for the skills and experience of the selected candidate.