Assistant Accounts Manager

Assistant Accounts Manager 📍 Singapore 🏢 Margin Wheeler Pte. Ltd. 💼 Full-Time About Margin Wheeler Margin Wheeler is widely recognised as one of Singapore’s leading corporate service providers, trusted by SMEs, MNCs, startups, and listed companies since 2011 . Over the years, we have received multiple awards and recognitions, including: • Best Business Awards • Singapore’s Finest Services • Top 10 Best Companies to Work For in Singapore • Top Corporate Consultant Leadership recognitions We are known for combining professionalism, speed, strong technical standards, and exceptional client service . As we continue expanding, we are looking for a capable and highly driven Assistant Accounts Manager to strengthen our Accounting team. This is not simply a senior accounting role with a different title. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of a team and portfolio, review work confidently, solve technical accounting issues, improve productivity, and help ensure that jobs are completed accurately and on time . If you are an experienced accounting professional who is ready to move beyond preparing accounts and take on genuine management responsibilities, we would love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing • Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting team • Oversee and manage a portfolio of Singapore companies across various industries • Review full sets of accounts prepared by Accounts Executives and Senior Accounts Executives • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts • Review balance sheet schedules, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany balances, and other accounting adjustments • Review financial statements and supporting schedules • Review GST computations and submissions • Review audit schedules and assist in resolving auditors' queries • Handle more complex accounting and financial reporting matters • Identify errors, unusual transactions, accounting risks, and potential issues before work is finalised • Ensure accounting work is completed accurately and within agreed timelines • Monitor outstanding jobs, client documents, deadlines, and team workload • Allocate and prioritise work across team members where required • Follow up proactively on delayed or outstanding assignments • Provide technical guidance and support to Accounts Executives and Senior Accounts Executives • Review the quality and productivity of team members under your supervision • Coach junior staff and help improve their technical competency and efficiency • Conduct or support internal accounting training • Assist with onboarding and training new team members • Communicate directly with clients on more complex accounting matters • Handle escalated client queries professionally and efficiently • Work closely with managers and other departments such as Tax and Corporate Secretarial • Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and recurring problems within accounting workflows • Recommend and implement practical process improvements • Make effective use of AI, automation, and accounting technology to improve team productivity • Support the Accounts Manager in maintaining service quality, turnaround time, and team performance • Take charge of the department or relevant team matters when required What We’re Looking For You should ideally have: • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline • At least 4 to 6 years of relevant accounting experience • Strong experience preparing and reviewing full sets of accounts • Prior experience supervising, reviewing, or guiding junior accounting staff • Experience in an accounting firm, corporate services firm, or outsourced accounting environment will be highly advantageous • Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting and financial reporting requirements • Good practical knowledge of GST • Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and audit schedules • Ability to independently resolve accounting discrepancies and technical issues • Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms • Strong Microsoft Excel skills • Good analytical and problem-solving ability • Strong attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple portfolios, team members, and deadlines simultaneously • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Confidence communicating with clients and internal stakeholders • Good leadership and people-management potential • Strong sense of accountability and ownership Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA Singapore, CPA, or equivalent will be an advantage, but are not mandatory if you have strong practical experience and demonstrated capability. The Kind of Person Who Will Do Well Here You are likely to thrive at Margin Wheeler if you: • Think like an owner rather than simply completing assigned tasks • Take responsibility for both your own work and the performance of the people you supervise • Do not wait for problems to become urgent before acting • Are comfortable making decisions and solving problems independently • Can balance quality, accuracy, productivity, and deadlines • Have high standards but remain practical and commercially sensible • Are willing to coach junior staff rather than simply correcting their mistakes • Can identify why recurring errors happen and improve the underlying process • Communicate proactively when there is a risk of delay • Are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment • Are receptive to feedback and constantly look for ways to improve • Are interested in using AI and automation to improve how accounting work is performed • Want to progress into a full management position based on performance We value managers who are hands-on, technically competent, decisive, efficient, accountable, and willing to lead from the front . Why Join Margin Wheeler? 🚀 A Genuine Path Into Management This role is designed for experienced accountin…