Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable & Reporting Support

The successful candidate will assist with accounts payable processes, financial reporting, supplier reconciliations, and cash management functions.

Location: Chaguaramas 

Term: Contract (6 months)

Hours of Work - Monday to Friday ( 7am to 4pm)

Additional - May have to work overtime at times

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and deadline-driven Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable & Reporting Support for a six-month contract assignment. The successful candidate will provide key support to the Finance Department, with responsibility for supplier invoice processing, payment preparation, supplier statement reconciliations, ledger accuracy, petty cash, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow support, accruals, audit schedules, and statutory payment support. The ideal candidate should be ACCA qualified or currently pursuing ACCA, with at least four years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance environment, sound knowledge of accounting principles, journal preparation and posting, intermediate Excel skills, and preferably experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX. This role requires a highly numerate, confidential, customer-focused professional who can work independently, meet corporate deadlines, liaise confidently with suppliers, banks, internal teams and management, and support accurate financial reporting within a structured, deadline-sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing, verification, and posting of invoices in the accounting system.
• Perform statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate balances.
• Support the timely closure and reconciliation of the purchase ledger within established reporting deadlines.
• Ensure proper coding and allocation of invoices to the correct accounts and cost centers.
• Monitor and follow up on unapproved invoices to ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with operations and billing teams to confirm that all costs related to client invoicing are accurately captured or accrued.
• Process payments including electronic transfers and cheque payments in both local and foreign currencies.
• Assist with the monitoring and payment of recurring operational expenses such as utilities.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash records.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly cash flow reports and monthly financial summaries.
• Support the preparation of accruals and journal entries when required.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide financial data and schedules required for audits and internal reviews.
• Support the preparation of financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Assist with ensuring statutory payments and financial obligations are properly calculated and reported.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACCA Level 2 or currently pursuing.
• Candidate must have at least four years accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and other related applications.
• Experience working with enterprise accounting systems or integrated financial software