Necessary skills for Accounting Assistant: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Accounting Assistant

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software programs
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

Skills and Behaviours for a Accounting Assistant

Accounting Softwares
QuickBooks Sage Wave Accounting Xero Zoho
Business partnering
Business acumen Business partner
Financial accounting
Balance Sheet Financial Accounting Financial Analysis Financial Consolidation Financial Reporting Financial Statement Income Statement Reconciliation
Managerial Accounting
Cash Flow Cash Management Cost accounting Management Accounting P&L Management
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data Identifying cause and effect relationships
Communicating information
Active Listening Asking the right questions Influencing and persuading others Synthesizing information
Planning and organizing
Clarifying expectations of self and others Goal setting, planning and priorization Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met

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