Accounting Assistant

Position: Allied Professional

Department: Administration and Operations

Office: Hong Kong

K&L Gates is one of the largest full-service firms in the world, strategically located in key capital cities and commercial and financial centers worldwide. The firm represents leading multinational corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals.

Our Hong Kong office is now seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Assistant to join the Asia Finance team. This comprehensive role supports the regional accounting function by working with accounting systems, handling financial documentation, and maintaining accurate records.

Essential Duties:

Accounts Payable & Payments
Process regular payments through online banking platforms and prepare cheque payments when required.
Maintain payment records and cheque registers.
Support the payment monitoring process to ensure timely settlement and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Billing & Receipts

Monitor bank account receipts and update registers.
Prepare official receipts and maintain receipt registers.
Coordinate mailing of signed receipts and bills.

Accounting Entries & Cost Processing

Post payment vouchers, office receipts, trust transactions and charges into the accounting system.
Monitor and maintain cost records, including trademark filing deposits and notarization deposits.

Reporting & Month-End Support

Assist with monthly expense reporting and accounting reconciliations.
Support month-end closing activities, including bank-to-ledger reconciliations.

Records Management & Administrative Support

Compile supporting documents and ensure the completeness of all scanned documents.
Coordinate document storage and off-site archiving.
Provide general administrative support to the accounting team as required.
Assist with external/ internal audit requests
Any other ad hoc assignments as assigned

Your Profile:

Minimum of one year prior related accounting experience and experience with accounting software systems (knowledge in Elite 3E is an advantage)
Associate Degree or above in accounting related discipline
Experience in a professional services environment is an advantage
Understanding of basic accounting principles required to perform essential job functions
Proficiency in standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
Strong communication (oral, written, and listening) and customer service skills
Strong organizational and detail-orientation skills in order to complete tasks correctly and efficiently
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders and contacts
Ability to maintain confidentiality around firm and client matters

About The Firm

K&L Gates is one of the largest full-service firms in the world, strategically located in key capital cities and commercial and financial centers worldwide. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

For more information or to view other job opportunities, please go to our careers page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.

If you are keen to take up the challenge and be part of the team, please submit your application with your CV to candy.ho@klgates.com.