Junior Accountant at Cedar Blue Accountants Limited

Cedar Blue Accountants is a Kent based accounting firm, servicing companies and individuals across a range of sectors in the UK. We aim to meet the current and future needs of our clients, enable them cultivate long-term growth & success as well as have a lasting positive impact not only on our clients, but our employees and the community in which we are a part of.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our preferred candidate will be personable and courteous, understands the importance of confidentiality, relish the challenge of a busy office environment.
• A proficient communicator with the ability to work independently with tight deadline, open to learning new skills and taking on new responsibilities.

Duties
Include but not limited to:

• Posting journal entries
• Preparing monthly payroll
• Updating financial statements
• Processing client records accurately using accounting software
• Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
• Preparing timely and accurate financial reports and cash flow analysis
• Bookkeeping and daily maintenance of accounts receivables and payables.
• Filing clients’ accounts before deadline
• Reconciling, tracking and correcting company’s finances
• Conducting research to keep up-to-date with accounting laws

Required Skills and Experience

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 0 - 5 years relevant work experience.
• No prior experience required
• Good literacy & accurate numeracy
• Analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent manner, communication and presentation
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles is mandatory
• Previous experience in a customer facing sales role and/or an accounting qualification are added advantages
• Attention to detail
• Great organisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits

• Salary: N40,000 - N50,0000 Monthly.
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home
• 20 days annual leave
• Great pathway to enter other career paths within the accountancy and financial sector as well as a platform to do further ICAN or ACCA.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and any other supporting documents highlighting why they are a great fit for this role to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Access to a strong internet connection and a laptop are key components of this role

Application Deadline  21st April, 2023.