Espritsor is an HR and recruitment service company duly registered with CAC.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Gudu, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• We are seeking a motivated and meticulous Assistant Accountant to support our day-to-day financial operations.
• In this role, you will work closely with our senior finance team to maintain accurate financial records, manage accounts payable and receivable, and assist with month-end closing procedures.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to grow their career within a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Record Keeping & Ledger Maintenance:

• Prepare, process, and record daily financial transactions (journal entries, bank receipts, and payments).
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and updating financial schedules.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and employee expense claims.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and handle collections/follow-ups professionally.
• Prepare payment runs for review by senior management.

Month-End & Reporting Support:

• Assist in the preparation of month-end accounts, accruals, and prepayments.
• Compile data and generate basic financial reports (e.g., profit and loss statements, variance analysis).
• Maintain organized digital and physical financial filing systems to ensure audit readiness.

Compliance & Tax Assistance:

• Support the preparation of statutory returns, such as VAT/Sales Tax and withholding tax computations, in alignment with local regulations.
• Provide necessary documentation and support during internal and external audits.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional progression (e.g., ACCA, ICAN, CPA, or CIMA parts/exams) is highly desirable.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, etc).
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas).

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to handling sensitive financial data with strict confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and support for accounting certifications.
• A vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.