Junior Accountant Job at Brookhouse Design (Lagos) – Apply Today

Brookhouse Design • Lagos • Full-Time

Job Description

This Junior Accountant role focuses on supporting Brookhouse Design's financial operations and administrative processes by maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring project-related costs, processing transactions, and reconciling accounts. The Accountant will support the preparation of financial reports and collaborate with finance, project, and administrative teams. Day-to-day work covers accounting operations and documentation support.

  • Job Location: Lagos
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not stated

About the Company

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Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Operations

  • Record and maintain accurate daily financial transactions in the company's accounting system
  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including supplier invoices and client payments
  • Monitor project budgets, expenses, and costs associated with furniture, fabrics, finishes, and other interior design materials
  • Reconcile client deposits, progress billings, and final payments against agreed project milestones
  • Prepare, process, and track purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and payment requests
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts
  • Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing procedures
  • Prepare basic financial statements, periodic reports, and project cost summaries
  • Support payroll processing, expense claims, and applicable tax and statutory filings
  • Maintain supporting documentation for internal and external audits
  • Identify, document, and promptly escalate financial discrepancies, irregularities, or inconsistencies to the Senior Accountant

Administrative and Documentation Support

  • Maintain well-organized physical and electronic financial records and documentation
  • Manage finance-related correspondence, calls, and inquiries from employees, suppliers, clients, and other stakeholders
  • Prepare routine financial correspondence, reports, and administrative documents
  • Schedule finance team meetings, prepare meeting materials, and document minutes and action points
  • Maintain accurate vendor records, supplier documentation, and contract files
  • Receive, process, track, and file financial documents, including cheques, receipts, invoices, and statutory notices
  • Coordinate document requests, payment approvals, and information sharing with relevant departments
  • Ensure financial documents are properly authorized, securely stored, and readily accessible when required
  • Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive financial and business information

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or office administration; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Candidates pursuing or holding professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, ATS, or CIMA will have an added advantage
  • Sound understanding of basic accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial record-keeping
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar applications
  • Basic understanding of budgeting, bank reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective time management and the ability to meet deadlines
  • High levels of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and discretion
  • Ability to work collaboratively with finance, project, and administrative teams
  • Familiarity with project-based accounting or job costing is an added advantage

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated curriculum vitae (CV) to hrbp@brookhousedesignsintl.com with "Application for Junior Accountant – Brookhouse Interior Design" as the email subject.

Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit
This role suits an accounting graduate or early-career professional who wants hands-on experience in project-based accounting within an interior design business rather than a generic accounting role. Because the position covers AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and project cost monitoring, it builds practical finance skills that transfer across design, construction, and professional services.

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