Accounts Assistant Bookkeeper
Job Summary
G K LYE PLT is seeking responsible and motivated individuals to join their accounting team, providing bookkeeping and accounting services to diverse clients. Fresh SPM leavers and candidates without prior experience are strongly encouraged to apply, with full training and guidance provided. This role offers hands-on experience and opportunities to progress from basic bookkeeping to preparing full sets of accounts independently.
Responsibilities
- Handle bookkeeping and accounting records for a portfolio of clients.
- Record accounting transactions and maintain general ledgers.
- Perform bank reconciliations and prepare financial reports.
- Progressively manage full sets of accounts independently.
Required Skills
- Minimum SPM qualification (Accounting certificates are a plus but not required)
- No prior experience needed; full training provided
- Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Excel and Word
- Responsible, organised, and willing to learn
Job Details
About the Role
As an accounting firm, we provide bookkeeping and accounting services to clients from various industries. You will gain valuable hands-on experience handling accounting records for a portfolio of different companies, rather than working on the accounts of just one company. You will have the opportunity to develop your accounting knowledge and skills, progressing from basic bookkeeping to preparing full sets of accounts independently. No accounting experience? No problem! Full training and guidance will be provided. We believe that having the right attitude, willingness to learn and sense of responsibility is just as important as having accounting qualifications or experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle bookkeeping and accounting records for a portfolio of clients from various industries.
- Record accounting transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments and journal entries.
- Maintain general ledgers, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Perform bank reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules.
- Organise and review clients' accounting documents and records.
- Liaise with clients to obtain information and clarify accounting transactions.
- Assist in preparing trial balances, profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and other financial reports.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Progressively learn to prepare and manage full sets of accounts independently.
- Ensure assigned accounting work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum SPM qualification.
- Fresh SPM leavers and school leavers are strongly encouraged to apply.
- No prior working experience or accounting knowledge is required.
- Full training and guidance will be provided.
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Accounting or related fields will be an added advantage but is not compulsory.
- Candidates with bookkeeping or accounting experience are also welcome.
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of accounting software is an advantage but not compulsory.
- Responsible, organised and attentive to details.
- Willing to learn and able to follow instructions.
- Good communication skills and a positive working attitude.
- Able to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
Why Join Us?
- Full Training Provided – Learn accounting and bookkeeping from the basics, even without prior experience.
- Hands-On Experience – Gain practical exposure to accounting for multiple companies across different industries.
- Career Development – Progress from basic bookkeeping to preparing full sets of accounts independently.
- Professional Guidance – Learn directly from experienced accounting professionals.
- Continuous Learning – Develop practical accounting skills and knowledge through real client assignments.
- Career Advancement Opportunities – Opportunities to grow into Accounts Executive and Senior Accounts Executive positions.
- Supportive Working Environment – A professional environment that encourages learning, teamwork and personal development.