Certified Public Accountant Assistant
こうにんかいけいしじょしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
A job that assists certified public accountants with audit and accounting tasks, handling practical work such as preparing financial statements and organizing ledgers.
Description
Certified Public Accountant Assistants support the audit tasks and financial statement preparation performed by certified public accountants. They handle tasks such as voucher entry, trial balance creation, accounting software input, and preparation of audit materials, requiring accurate numerical management and document organization. The work is mainly team-based in audit firms or accounting offices, with sequential reporting to certified public accountants to carry out tasks.
Future Outlook
As accounting tasks become more digitalized, skills in using electronic ledgers and AI tools will be required, so it is expected that the role of responding to the automation of simple tasks and supporting advanced data analysis will increase.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Accounting Office / Audit Firm / Office Work
Career Path
CPA Exam Preparation and Passing → Certified Public Accountant → Certified Tax Accountant → Accounting Manager → Audit Firm Staff
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Bookkeeping Knowledge (Level 2 equivalent) / Excel (Advanced) / Financial Statement Preparation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / English (Financial Terms) / IT Literacy / Tax Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for numerical analysis and journal entry judgment. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | 小さなミスが財務報告に影響するため。 |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accurate numerical processing is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many routine tasks with few elements of creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 2 or higher
Aliases
- Accountant Assistant
- Accounting Assistant
Related Jobs
- Accounting Staff
- Auditor
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Tax Accountant