Audit | Accounts Trainee | Junior Finance Assistant

SJ ASSOCIATES (an audit and accounting firm) is looking for an Audit | Accounts Trainee | Junior Finance Assistant to join its team in Colombo 3. This is a full-time position. The closing date for applications is 20 November 2026.

Job summary

• Post: Audit | Accounts Trainee | Junior Finance Assistant
• Employer: SJ ASSOCIATES (an audit and accounting firm)
• Location: Colombo 3
• Job type: Full-time
• Closing date: 20 November 2026

About this kind of job

Jobs in accounts and finance involve keeping records accurate, handling payments and preparing reports on time. Employers value care with numbers, honesty and good computer skills, especially MS Excel.

What the job involves

• Assist with basic bookkeeping and entering daily financial transactions into
• the ERP and QuickBooks
• + Process supplier invoices, expense receipts, and customer payments
• + Help perform bank reconciliations and reconcile ledger accounts
• Assist with preparing monthly financial reports and basic schedules
• + Maintain digital and physical financial filing systems
• + Support the senior finance team with ad-hoc administrative and financial tasks

What the employer offers

• + Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced finance professionals
• + Support for CA Sri Lanka qualifications
• You may contact us for more details

Who can apply

The employer is looking for candidates with the qualifications listed below.

How to apply

You can apply by email or on WhatsApp – the details are in the "How to apply" section.

Tip from JobPortal

Finance roles usually look for AAT, CA, CIMA, ACCA or a related degree, and good Excel skills – list these first in your CV. Never pay money to get a job.

• + Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and develop a career in finance
• + Good verbal and written communication skills
• + Prior experience with accounting software is a plus, but not required