Accounts Assistant

Job Ref

Full-Time Contractor

Location

Philippines

Date Posted

Oct 2024

ROLE

We’re looking for a detail-focused, numeracy pro with a can-do attitude to join our small and friendly Accounts department. As Accounts Assistant, your role is to support our Finance Manager with accounting activities. This includes raising, sending and paying invoices, reconciling company accounts and chasing late payments. You’ll collaborate with our internal teams and global network of freelancers to efficiently resolve any queries and help to ensure the accounts department is running smoothly. 

Our finance team is split between our Denver and London offices so we’re looking for 1-2 people for this role, one who can commit to working on Mountain Standard Time (UTC-6) and another to work on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC) hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & FOCAL POINTS

  • Data Entry: Ensures that all client invoices, in-country freelancer invoices, business vendor invoices, and payment receipts are accurately entered into Access Dimensions.
  • Accounts Payable: Processes freelancer and business vendor invoices & credit card payments, manages credit notes, raises purchase orders where necessary, and addresses any queries from clients, freelancers, and internal staff in a timely manner.
  • Accounts Receivable: Issues new client codes and completes credit checks on new clients, monitors and tracks payment receipts, and completes sales reconciliations.
  • Credit Control: Supports client-facing teams on debt collection where needed, consults with internal client-facing teams on recurring payment issues and when to escalate.
  • General Accounting: Supports on bank reconciliations and on creating monthly accounts for both UK and US entities where needed
  • Accounting processes & documentation: Maintains the standard in billing & purchasing processes and proactively remediates any issues that may arise. Helps document and maintain our finance procedures, updating and implementing as necessary. 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

YOU’LL HAVE… YOU ARE…
1+ years experience as part of an accounts or credit control team, with a background in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable roles. 

A degree or equivalent qualification in Business Studies, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or Economics. Bookkeeping qualification is an advantage.

Self-motivated and a curious team player. Passionate about creating and pursuing opportunity. Eager to learn new skills. You’re easy to work with, approachable and collaborative.
An eagle eye for details and a love of numbers & data. A well-organized problem solver, able to sustain excellent attention to detail over extended periods of time, dedicated to delivering high-quality financial outcomes. Someone who works diligently and at length without losing focus in a remote, yet fast-paced environment.
Advanced knowledge of software packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and G-Suite equivalents.

Experience in purchasing and accounting software and reporting tools (Access Dimensions, Access Financial are ideal)

A self-accountable, analytical thinker, with a commitment to continuous improvement, and a passion for driving financial excellence. Responds to change and challenges in a positive way and is able to remain calm and focused on the desired outcome.
Excellent written and spoken English. 

Experience working & collaborating remotely with international teams across multiple time zones 

A proactive, clear communicator, with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and across cultures & timezones. You communicate with others in a consistent, proactive, and thoughtful way.

SALARY & BENEFITS

PHP 20,000 to PHP 30,000 per month, paid in USD ($350-$520 per month)

PROVIDED BY WORDBANK

  • Flexible Time Off: 23+ days minimum annually, no maximum (not including public holidays)
  • Paid Volunteering Time off and Learning Time off

LIFE AT WORDBANK BENEFITS

  • Company commitment to sustainability and environment
  • Innovative, internationally-focused team
  • Open and collaborative culture
  • Relaxed and positive environment, no dress code
  • Cross-departmental training and development
  • Equal Opportunity and Equal Pay Employer
  • Linguistically experienced and culturally diverse staff (80% of our staff are fluent in 3+ languages)

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, please apply here. You will also be asked to upload your resume and cover letter. Applicants who do not provide a cover letter will not be considered. While we’ll certainly do our best, we regret that we may not be able to respond to all applicants.

WHO IS WORDBANK?

At Wordbank, we’re more than just a marketing localization agency, we’re a community committed to transparency, social impact, and professional growth. We believe in fostering an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and personal development.

Values-led & People-first: Being values-led means operating to the triple-bottom-line standards of people, planet, profit. Put simply, we do business with integrity. We care. Not because it’s company policy or because caring sells, but because we’re passionate about what we do, who we are, and the difference we can make – not just to our clients, but to our staff, our resources, and our community.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset, that our culture sets us apart from most every competitor we face, and that our commitment to what we can achieve together is unrivaled in our industry.

We’re intent on standing out (and up) for what drives us. When our values (drive, connection, excellence, care, connection, creativity) come together, that’s the Wordbank difference. Our values inform our behaviours and decision-making in all that we do, and makes us who we are, striving to do, and be, our best for each other and our clients every day.

Transparent Culture of Feedback & Accountability: We believe in openness and honesty. Our transparent culture encourages open communication, feedback, and accountability at all levels to make sure everyone’s voice is heard and valued. Everyone should have the right information and context to make decisions in the best interests of the business.

Freedom & Flexibility that works for you: We are committed to providing a culture based on freedom and responsibility and we understand the importance of work-life balance. Embracing flexibility means offering remote work options, flexible hours, and tailored schedules that allow you to excel both personally and professionally. We also like to connect and engage so we ask any local Wordbankers to come into the office a minimum of 2-3 times a week.

Commitment to business as a force for good: Beyond business success, we are committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment. Through our work and initiatives, we volunteer and contribute to causes that matter, fostering a sense of purpose in everything we do. And we don’t just talk about things, we follow through with action. Our Denver office is a certified B Corporation and our London office is Investors in People: Gold, both stringent certifications that prove we’re walking the walk on our commitment.

Mentorship and development: We prioritize your growth. Join a team that values mentorship, coaching, and invests in your professional development. We want to empower you to find your path and we will support you in getting you to the next step.

We are looking for passionate people to grow the business (and themselves) with us. We care more about how you think than what you know. We work hard. We work smart. And we have fun with each other while we’re doing it.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, past or recent military status, past incarceration, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry or any other characteristic, including any physical (including pregnancy) or mental disability, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

We are happy to make reasonable accommodations to the recruitment process as needed.