Role snapshot
A Junior Accountant focuses on general ledger support, month-end tasks and reconciliations. This page shows what to put on a Junior Accountant CV, which skills and keywords to include, how to write achievement bullets and which qualifications strengthen your application.
Professional summary starter
Detail-oriented Junior Accountant with a solid foundation in general ledger support, month-end tasks and reconciliations. Skilled in general ledger posting, month-end journal entries and account reconciliations, with working knowledge of Tally Prime and Microsoft Excel. Seeking to contribute accuracy, reliability and a strong willingness to learn as a Junior Accountant.
Replace each [bracket] with your own facts. Edit the wording until it sounds like you.
Core skills to show
General ledger postingMonth-end journal entriesAccount reconciliationsAccruals and prepayments
Related keywords recruiters search for
General ledger postingMonth-end journal entriesAccount reconciliationsAccruals and prepaymentsgeneral ledgermonth-end closereconciliationaccrualsjournal entriestrial balancefinancial statementsaccounts payableaccounts receivablefixed assetsvariance analysisaudit support
Tools and standards
Tools
- Tally Prime
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Zoho Books
- SAP FI
- Microsoft Excel
Standards and frameworks
- Double-entry accounting
- Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP basics
- Statutory compliance
Achievement bullet ideas
Start each bullet with a strong verb and add a number, scale or time saved.
- Supported month-end close for [X] entities by preparing [X]+ journals and reconciliations with no reopened periods
- Reconciled [X] balance sheet accounts monthly and cleared variances above [amount] within [X] days
- Prepared audit schedules that reduced auditor queries by [X]%
- Closed the books [X] working days faster by standardising reconciliation checklists and cut-off procedures.
Suggested CV structure
- Professional summary
- Education
- Core skills and tools
- Experience
- Certifications
- Key achievements
- Languages, awards and optional sections
Lead with accuracy and close-timeline metrics, not just duties. Name the software you used and the volume you handled.