Accounting Clerk Assistant
けいりじむしょほじょいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
A job in a company's accounting department that assists with daily accounting tasks such as journal entry input and voucher processing.
Description
Accounting clerk assistants, in the accounting or finance department, handle daily tasks such as journal entry input, voucher creation, cash inflow/outflow management, invoice processing, payment operations, and assist accounting staff with bookkeeping, trial balance preparation support, document organization, etc. They perform practical tasks using Excel or accounting software for data input, voucher entry, filing, and also provide closing assistance during monthly and annual settlements.
Future Outlook
With the efficiency of financial operations and the spread of cloud accounting software, routine tasks will increasingly be automated, while a shift to higher-value tasks such as data analysis and financial report preparation assistance will be required.
Personality Traits
Accurate and courteous / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time / Office Work / Part-time / Temporary Staff
Career Path
Accounting Clerk → Finance and Accounting Staff → Accounting Firm Staff → Accounting Leader → Accounting Manager
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Bookkeeping Knowledge / Excel (Basic) / Voucher Processing
Recommended Skills
Accounting Software / Bookkeeping (Level 2 or above) / Business Etiquette / Office Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small input errors can have a significant impact. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accurate amount management is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks where accuracy is required more than creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, so little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- MOS (Excel)
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Accounting Assistant
Related Jobs
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Staff
- Finance Staff