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Junior Accountant (AP/AR)

Full Time Employee

Job Summary

The Junior Accountant will support day-to-day transactional finance operations, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable

Job Description

Outsourced.ph is a leading ISO certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world’s leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.

Junior Accountant (AP/AR) - Offshore

Role Purpose

The Junior Accountant will support day-to-day transactional finance operations, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, cash book management, expenses, and reconciliations for UK and international sales operations. The role requires accurate and timely processing of financial transactions in line with established procedures and internal controls, with work reviewed by the Senior Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable (AP) / Purchase Ledger

• Register and process supplier invoices in the ERP system, ensuring correct matching, batching, account coding, and cost center allocation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve supplier queries promptly.
• Route invoices for approval in accordance with the delegation-of-authority matrix.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs for review and release by an authorized signatory.
• Process direct debits through the company bank account.

1. Accounts Receivable (AR) / Sales Ledger & Credit Control

• Prepare and issue customer invoices for domestic and international sales, including intercompany transactions.
• Allocate customer cash receipts and generate customer statements.
• Monitor outstanding balances, follow up on overdue accounts, and maintain accurate aged-debt records.
• Escalate billing disputes and contract-related queries to the appropriate commercial contact.

1. Cash Book & Bank Reconciliations

• Record daily bank transactions and maintain the cash book across multiple currencies, including GBP and USD.
• Prepare bank and cash reconciliations for review by the Senior Accountant.
• Prepare daily cash balance reports.

1. Month-End & Financial Reporting Support

• Prepare routine month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Senior Accountant.
• Support the monthly financial close and preparation of trial balance figures.
• Assist with year-end activities and the preparation of audit working papers.

1. Expenses & VAT Support

• Process employee expense claims in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.
• Ensure supporting documentation is complete and properly filed.
• Extract input and output VAT data from the ERP system to support VAT return preparation.

Requirements

• Solid transactional accounting experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash book management, and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage high-volume transactions accurately within deadlines.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and experience using an ERP or accounting system.
• Exposure to month-end closing activities and audit preparation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate remotely with a UK-based team.

Desirable

• Part-qualified or actively studying towards a recognized accounting qualification, such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent local qualification.
• Experience using Syspro or another ERP system, with a willingness to learn new systems.
• Experience in credit control, multi-currency transactions, and intercompany accounting.

About You

• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to financial accuracy.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through to completion.
• Follows established proce