Accounting Assistant
かいけいあしすたんと
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
A job that assists with accounting tasks such as voucher input and ledger management in companies or accounting firms.
Description
Accounting Assistants handle basic accounting tasks such as daily journal entry input, voucher processing, ledger management, and trial balance creation. They also assist with monthly and annual closings and prepare for interactions with tax accountants. Using accounting software and Excel, they process data accurately, coordinate with other departments and external organizations, and support the smooth functioning of the entire accounting department.
Future Outlook
As accounting tasks become more digitalized, routine work will be automated through RPA and cloud accounting software, while needs for regulatory changes and analytical tasks will continue. Demand for personnel with accounting skills plus IT literacy will increase further.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Busy at End/Beginning of Month / Flexitime / Office Work / Partial Remote Work Allowed
Career Path
Accounting Assistant → Accounting Staff → Accounting Leader → Accounting Manager → Finance Staff → Accounting Director
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Bookkeeping Basics / Closing Tasks / Excel (Advanced) / Journal Entry and Voucher Processing
Recommended Skills
Communication Tools (Slack/Teams) / English Document Creation / Financial Statement Analysis / Tax Law and Labor Knowledge / VBA・RPA (Basic)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small input errors can significantly affect financial figures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Daily numerical processing is essential, requiring high accuracy. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is mostly routine, so creativity is not highly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical load is low. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Proficiency Test
- MOS Excel
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification (Grade 3, 2)
Aliases
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerical Assistant
- Bookkeeping Assistant
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- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Firm Staff
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