Are you an aspiring accounting professional eager to launch your career in a dynamic firm that champions measurable client impact and continuous learning?

Leverage is looking for three highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountants to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Accounting Leader, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely data recording and account booking on behalf of our diverse range of SME clients in emerging markets. This role is vital in ensuring the integrity of financial data that underpins our commitment to delivering significant and demonstrable improvements in our clients' profitability and cash flow.

About Leverage: Leverage is a dynamic firm dedicated to driving financial empowerment and long-term value creation for SMEs in emerging markets. Our mission is to embed expert financial leadership and a relentless focus on data-driven action deep within their operations, delivering significant and measurable financial breakthroughs – tangible profit and cash flow improvements – within the first 90 days of engagement. We are committed to fostering a culture built on core beliefs such as measurable client progress, continuous learning and adaptability, diverse capabilities, and unwavering excellence in delivery.

Role Summary: The Junior Accountant will be a foundational member of our accounting team, executing the day-to-day data entry, recording, and booking of financial transactions for Leverage's clients. Your meticulous work will directly contribute to the accuracy and completeness of our clients' financial records, enabling Leverage to track and demonstrate the measurable impact we deliver. You will operate under the guidance of the Accounting Leader, adhering strictly to established accounting standards, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate Data Recording: Perform precise and timely entry of various financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and payroll data, into relevant accounting systems.
• Account Booking: Ensure all financial transactions are correctly classified and booked to the appropriate accounts, maintaining clean and organized ledgers for clients.
• Reconciliation Support: Assist in preparing and performing basic reconciliations, such as bank statements and vendor accounts, to ensure data accuracy.
• Document Management: Organize and maintain digital and physical financial documents, ensuring easy retrieval and audit readiness.
• Process Adherence: Strictly follow Leverage's established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to maintain data integrity and compliance.
• Reporting Support: Support the preparation of initial financial reports by ensuring the underlying data is complete and accurate.
• Issue Identification: Identify and flag any discrepancies or potential errors in data for review by the Accounting Leader.