Assistant Accountant

Department : Finance

Salary Range : Competitive, commensurate with experience

Contract Type : Indefinite Contractor

Working Schedule : Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9-6pm GMT

Location : Manila

Start Date : Flexible (we’d love you to join soon)

About Us

Avvoka is a fast-growing legal technology scale-up specializing in document automation. Our platform helps law firms and in-house teams draft, negotiate, and manage contracts more efficiently. We’re trusted by leading global brands — from Magic Circle law firms like AO Shearman to global franchises like HBO. — and have supported everything from billion-dollar transactions to international franchise deals.

We’re growing quickly, evolving from a bootstrapped start-up to scale-up, with 60% growth in headcount and over 70% organic revenue growth in the past year - so come join us on building a culture that’s innovative, collaborative, and inclusive.

Who You Are

You’re a driven and methodical finance professional with experience supporting finance teams in organisations that follow UK or US GAAP. You’re confident preparing management accounts and performing general accounting duties. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy evolving roles, and are always looking for ways to improve processes. You have (or are working towards) a recognised accounting qualification such as a CPA and bring a can-do attitude to your work.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting Management Accounting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support internal and external audits through accurate record keeping and reporting

Cash Flow and Treasury

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Payroll and Expenses

Process Improvement and Compliance

Person Specification

The Desirable Candidate has :

In addition to the technical and professional skills, there are certain core attributes we value across all roles :

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway — you might be just the candidate we’re looking for.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Avvoka, you'll join a considerate, innovative & inclusive team every voice matters, and you'll be empowered to make a real impact. With ample opportunities for professional development, career progression, and a range of employee benefits, Avvoka is the place to grow your career while making a difference in the legal world.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity, committing to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups. We’re also happy to provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application process.