Job description
PERSOL is recruiting an Account Assistant to join our finance team in the West Region. In this position, you will play a key role supporting daily accounting operations, with a focus on process excellence across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general journal entries. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all financial processes while contributing to the team’s smooth month-end close and reporting activities.
As part of a dynamic organization, you will gain exposure to end-to-end bookkeeping, learn best practices for internal controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Procurement and Sales. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, conscientious, and enthusiastic about building a solid foundation for a successful finance career. This full-time role offers ongoing learning, mentorship, and a clear path for professional growth within PERSOL.
Key responsibilities include supporting AP processing, vendor invoice verification, AR administration, receipt processing, and accurate journal entry posting. You will participate in bank reconciliations, GL reconciliations, and assist with monthly close tasks. Your accuracy and proactive approach will help maintain data integrity in vendor and customer master records and contribute to timely financial reporting.
Join us to be part of a trusted, delivery-focused team that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities to expand your accounting competencies in a thriving market.
Responsibility
- Process accounts payable, including invoice verification, 3-way matching, and timely supplier payments
- Manage accounts receivable tasks such as invoicing, receipts, and AR aging
- Prepare and post general journal entries to support daily operations and the month-end close
- Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts; investigate discrepancies
- Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data
- Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Collaborate with Procurement and Sales teams to resolve issues and improve processes
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
Qualification
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1-3 years of accounting experience with AP/AR exposure
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Familiarity with Singapore GST and basic tax principles is a plus
- Good communication and teamwork skills; capable of meeting deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks