Junior Accountant

Job Description

The Junior Accountant supports the Finance team in the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the business. The role involves assisting with Accounts Payable, reconciliations, month-end closing, financial reporting, and other accounting activities as required. The position requires a well-organised and detail-oriented individual with a good understanding of accounting principles, strong numerical skills, and the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.

Savills is a leading global real estate services provider with an international network of over 700 offices and associates across more than 70 countries. In the Middle East, we combine global expertise with in-depth local market knowledge to deliver market-leading property advice and services across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, valuation, and property management sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations:

• Assist with the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice verification, coding, posting, reconciliation, and payment preparation.
• Process and maintain accounting records, including invoices, payments, receipts, journals, and other financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports and analysis as required by the Finance team.
• Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to obtain required information and supporting documentation.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting tasks and finance projects as assigned by management.
  

Accounts Payable

• Check supplier invoices for completeness, accuracy, appropriate approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the end-to-end Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice verification, coding, posting, and payment processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on outstanding or disputed items.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and assist with supplier account reconciliations.
• Follow up with relevant departments and suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Assist in ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
  

Month-End Closing

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Prepare and post routine journal entries under the guidance of the Senior Accountant.
• Assist with accruals, prepayments, provisions, and other month-end adjustments.
• Perform assigned balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure month-end supporting schedules and documentation are maintained accurately and on time.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including maintaining asset registers and recording depreciation entries where applicable.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled before month-end close.
  

Forecasting And Budgeting

• Assist the Finance team with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Assist with monitoring actual expenditure against budgets and preparing variance information.
  

Compliance And Audit

• Assist with VAT-related accounting activities and preparation of supporting information for VAT returns.
• Provide supporting schedules, documents, and explanations required for internal and external audits.
• Assist with responding to audit queries and providing requested documentation under the guidance of the Senior Accountant.
  

General Finance Support

• Support the Senior Accountant and Head of Finance with various finance-related tasks and projects.
• Perform other finance-related duties as reasonably assigned by management from time to time.
  

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Pursuit of professional qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CA would be an advantage.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably within a professional services or corporate environment.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Basic understanding of VAT and other applicable tax requirements would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as Sun System, D365 or similar platforms would be an advantage.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow established processes and procedures.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information.
• Willingness to learn and develop accounting and finance knowledge.