Junior Accountant Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Junior Accountant:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • x years of experience as a Junior Accountant 
  • Additional qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) are a big advantage
  • Analytical mind
  • Critical thinker
  • Love for numbers
  • Excellent understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office
  • Experience with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Junior Accountant skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Junior Accountant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

Related

Junior Accountant Job description

Junior Accountant Salary in Nigeria

Junior Accountant Interview questions

Junior Accountant Cover letter

Junior Accountant CV

Junior Accountant Jobs in Nigeria

Similar job descriptions

Tax Specialist job description

Payroll Coordinator job description

Tax Accountant job description

Accounting Supervisor job description

Senior Accountant job description

Tax Inspector job description

Audit Associate job description

Accounting Officer job description

Financial Accountant job description

Billing Specialist job description

Accounting Coordinator job description

Audit Manager job description

Tax Officer job description

Tax Assistant job description

Billing Coordinator job description

Chartered Certified Accountant job description

Accountant job description

Bursar job description

Internal Auditor job description

Treasury Assistant job description