Accounts Assistant

Global Recruit Desk

Account Assistant

Global Recruit Desk

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Job Overview

Location

Ikosi, Lagos, Nigeria

Salary

NGN 130,000 - 200,000 monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Finance & Banking

Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years)

Application Deadline

October 12, 2026

About the Company

Global Recruit Desk is a recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. They specialize in sourcing and placing candidates across various industries, ensuring a seamless hiring process for both employers and job seekers.

While specific details about Global Recruit Desk's internal operations are not provided, their focus on accounting and finance roles indicates a strong understanding of the financial sector's needs. They aim to provide efficient and effective recruitment solutions, helping businesses build strong financial teams.

Job Description

Global Recruit Desk is seeking a smart, reliable, and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a team in CMD Road, Ikosi, Lagos. This full-time, on-site position is ideal for a fast learner eager to contribute to accurate financial record-keeping.

In this role, you will be responsible for recording and posting financial transactions, preparing journal entries, and assisting with trial balance preparation. You will also perform bank and account reconciliations, maintain accurate accounting records, and process invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses. The position involves assisting with accounts payable and receivable, maintaining proper financial documentation, and supporting the preparation of financial reports.

The ideal candidate will have some practical accounting experience and a good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping. You must be able to prepare and work with a trial balance and have a basic understanding of accounts payable and receivable. Experience with bank reconciliation and accounting software is advantageous. Strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are essential. Applicants must reside in or near Ketu, Lagos, and be able to commute to the office.

Required Skills

• Accounting
• Financial Transactions
• Journal Entries
• Trial Balance
• Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bookkeeping
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting Software
• Numerical Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Record and post financial transactions.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Assist with trial balance preparation and review.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments and expenses.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain proper financial documentation and filing.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports.
• Support accounting, tax and compliance-related activities.
• Carry out other accounting duties as required.

Qualifications

• Some practical accounting experience.

• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.

• Must understand journal entries.

• Must be able to prepare and/or work with a trial balance.

• Basic understanding of accounts payable and receivable.

• Experience with bank reconciliation is an advantage.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with accounting software is an advantage.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Fast learner with a willingness to learn.

• Ability to follow instructions and adapt quickly.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Honest, organised, reliable and discreet.

• Good communication skills.

• Applicants must live in Ketu or surrounding areas and be able to commute to the office.

• Benefits & Perks

• Training will be provided on internal accounting processes, systems and procedures.

• Applicants must already have a sound practical understanding of basic accounting.