Position Scope

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (HR Consulting Firm)

Job Purpose:

The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance department in managing day-to-day accounting operations, including processing multiple client payrolls, managing accounts receivable and payable, filing taxes and statutory deductions, financial reporting, and reconciliations. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic HR consulting environment

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Support

· Prepare and process payroll for multiple clients accurately and on time.

· Ensure correct calculation and remittance of statutory deductions (PAYE, SHA, NSSF, HELB, etc.).

· Generate and share payslips and payroll summaries with clients.

· Maintain confidentiality of payroll data.

2. Accounts Payable and Receivable

· Prepare and send client invoices; update and follow up on receivables.

· Process supplier payments and reconcile statements.

· Maintain accurate and updated records of all transactions.

3. Tax and Statutory Compliance

· Assist in preparing and filing VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, and other statutory returns.

· Support timely remittance of all statutory payments.

· Maintain organized documentation for compliance and audit purposes.

4. Financial Reporting and Reconciliations

· Assist in preparing monthly management reports.

· Perform bank and account reconciliations.

· Support audit preparation and documentation.

5. Administrative and Support Functions

· Maintain orderly filing of financial documents.

· Support budgeting and expense tracking.

· Provide general support to the Finance and Operations teams.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).

· CPA Section 2 or above / ongoing CPA studies.

· 3–4 years of relevant experience, preferably in a HR consulting firm or professional services environment.

· Strong understanding of payroll processing, accounts reconciliation, and statutory filings.

· Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).

· Excellent Excel and reporting skills.

· High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.