Account Assistant

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About People and Partners Group

People & Partners Group (PPG) is a leading Pan-African executive search and strategic human capital partner, headquartered in Accra, Ghana. We excel in placing C-suite and senior leaders across Africa and beyond, with a 98% retention rate, 15-day completion timeline, access to 100K+ top talents, and 1-year+ free replacement guarantee.

Our services include Executive Recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR) and HR Outsourcing, helping international organizations hire, pay, and manage talent compliantly across African markets without setting up local entities, alongside Payroll Management, Compensation Structuring, Performance Management, HR Audit, Salary Surveys, and Corporate Training.

We serve multinationals and high-growth businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, across FMCG, Construction, Heavy Industry, Real Estate, Technology, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Manufacturing, expanding into key African markets, the UK, USA, and Middle East.

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Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Account Assistant role based in Accra. The Account Assistant will support day-to-day accounting operations, including posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. Responsibilities include managing petty cash, assisting with credit control activities such as following up on outstanding payments, and preparing basic financial reports and summaries for management review. The role also involves supporting payroll and invoicing processes, filing and organizing financial documentation, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve account queries. The Account Assistant will communicate with suppliers, clients, and colleagues to ensure timely processing of payments and receipts and adherence to company policies.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year experience in an accounting or finance support role.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in bookkeeping, ledger management, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Zoho Books or similar cloud-based accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Business Cloud Accounting).
• Background in credit control, including monitoring receivables and following up on overdue accounts.
• Comfortable managing petty cash, including cash handling, recording, and reconciliation.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Excel or similar spreadsheet tools.
• High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and time management abilities.
• Prior experience in a professional services environment (HR services, consulting, law, advisory, hospitality, finance, insurance or related) 

Advantageous Qualifications

• Familiarity with annual filings with the Registrar General's Department and GRA (Ghana Revenue Authority).
• Experience liaising with and supporting external auditors.
• Experience with payroll processing
• Administrative support background will be advantageous.
• Candidates residing around the Legon area preferred for ease of commute.

What We're Looking For

Beyond technical skills, we're looking for someone who shows up consistently, gets the details right the first time, and takes feedback as a tool for growth rather than criticism. You'll thrive in this role if you're comfortable with repetitive, detail-heavy work, communicate proactively when something needs attention, and are eager to learn and grow within a structured support system.

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