Assistant Accountant

Job Title- Assistant Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant (0–2 years experience) to support day-to-day accounting activities in a contracting/construction environment. The role involves assisting in financial record-keeping, project cost tracking, and basic accounting functions under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Basic Accounting Support

• Assist in recording daily transactions (invoices, payments, receipts)
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents
• Support data entry into accounting software

2. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Help process supplier invoices and payments
• Assist in tracking customer payments and follow-ups
• Maintain vendor and customer records

3. Project Cost Assistance

• Support tracking of project expenses (materials, labor, etc.)
• Help maintain cost sheets for ongoing projects
• Assist in comparing budget vs actual costs

4. Bank & Cash Handling

• Assist in bank reconciliations
• Record petty cash transactions and maintain logs

5. Payroll Support

• Help in collecting timesheets from site staff
• Assist in basic payroll data preparation

6. VAT & Compliance Support (UAE)

• Assist in organizing documents for VAT filing
• Ensure invoices meet basic VAT requirements

7. General Support

• Provide administrative support to senior accountants
• Assist during audits and reporting periods

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• Experience: 0–2 years (freshers with internships can apply)
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Familiarity with MS Excel
• Exposure to accounting software (Tally / QuickBooks / SAP is a plus)