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Accounting Assistant

财务、审计、税务·会计

The accounting assistant primarily supports accountants by handling daily financial data, verifying vouchers, posting entries, and preparing reports, serving as an entry-level role in the finance team.

Daily work

  • 01Collect and organize original vouchers such as invoices and expense reports for preliminary review
  • 02Post journal entries in the financial system with correct account codes
  • 03Assist in bank reconciliation and preparation of balance adjustment schedules
  • 04Participate in month-end closing and help prepare financial statements
  • 05Maintain accounting files, including binding, archiving, and storage

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Basic accounting knowledge (debit-credit bookkeeping, transaction processing)
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Yonyou, Kingdee) and Excel
  • Understanding of Chinese tax laws and invoice regulations
  • Primary accounting certificate or equivalent qualification preferred

Soft skills

  • High attention to detail and patience in handling large volumes of data
  • Good communication and collaboration skills to liaise with departments
  • Strong stress tolerance to handle month-end closing pressure
  • Proactive learning to keep up with financial and tax regulations

Best suited for

Ideal for detail-oriented, organized individuals who prefer a stable work environment and are willing to start from the basics for a long-term career in finance.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who are careless, dislike repetitive tasks, or seek rapid promotion and creative freedom.

Salary (monthly)

7KMedian
Bottom 5KTop 9K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
Stability4
Transferability3
AI Resistance2
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Competition4
Major Relevance3
Work Intensity3
Entry Difficulty2
Education Threshold2

MBTI Fit

ISTJISFJESTJESFJINFP
High growthStableEntry-friendly

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.