Assist World

Finance Support / Accounting Assistant at Assist World (Philippines)

Assist World· Philippines·

Role details

Work type
Remote

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing coffee roasting and manufacturing business supplying private-label coffee to major US retailers and businesses, including large convenience, restaurant and retail chains. As the business continues to grow, their finance team needs additional support with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and month-end close activities. They are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Support / Accounting Assistant to join their growing team.

The Role

This role will provide hands-on support to the finance team across AP, AR, reconciliations, inventory and month-end close. You will work alongside the company's Controller and Senior Accounting team, helping to keep financial processes accurate, organised and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

● Provide day-to-day support to the finance and accounting team ● Assist with Accounts Payable (AP) processes ● Assist with Accounts Receivable (AR) processes ● Support month-end financial close ● Assist with account and bank reconciliations ● Help reconcile financial records and identify discrepancies ● Support inventory-related accounting and reporting ● Assist with reviewing and maintaining financial data ● Enter and update financial information accurately ● Help investigate and resolve discrepancies ● Work with the wider finance team to complete month-end requirements ● Use Sage to maintain and review financial information ● Communicate with internal teams via email, phone and Microsoft Teams ● Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure deadlines are met

Requirements

● Previous experience in an accounting, bookkeeping or finance support role ● Understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ● Experience with bank and account reconciliations ● Understanding of month-end close processes ● Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy ● Experience using accounting software ● Sage experience is highly desirable ● Strong Excel skills ● Excellent organisational and time-management skills ● Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities ● Strong written and spoken English ● Good problem-solving skills

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be organised, dependable and highly detail-oriented, with a genuine understanding of accounting processes.

You should be comfortable working independently, spotting discrepancies and following tasks through to completion.

A strong sense of urgency is important, particularly around month-end close and financial deadlines.

If you're an experienced finance assistant, bookkeeper or accounting professional looking for a remote opportunity with a growing US company, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Assist World?

100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus

Why work at Assist World

  • 100% remote work: All roles are fully remote, offering maximum flexibility for global talent.
  • Performance-based compensation: Pay structures reflect experience, skills, and impact, with biannual bonuses and monthly raffles.
  • Growth opportunities: Work with high-caliber clients across industries; receive feedback and mentorship to develop professionally.
  • Supportive culture: Emphasis on transparency, communication, and collaboration — "You’re never just a number."
  • Flexible scheduling: Part-time (54%) and full-time (45%) options available; ability to align with client time zones (especially U.S. hours).
  • Ideal for: Organized, proactive, detail-oriented individuals fluent in English, comfortable with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and eager to deliver excellence.

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