Accounting Assistants for hire in Sydney, NS
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candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 30%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- High school diploma or GED
- 28%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Concentrix
Canadian Armed Forces
Walmart Canada
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 727 profiles for Accounting Assistants in Sydney, NS
Last updated: Nov. 7, 2026
Accounting Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sydney, NS: $35,441 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,500 – $40,859 yearly
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Sydney, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPRDriving LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsMechanic ExperienceFront Desk, Customer Interface and Data Reporting
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCashieringPOSPoint-Of-Sale Transaction ManagementFamily Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant
North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationServe RightFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSageAdministrative Assistant/Inventory Specialist
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSchedule ManagementTeam CoordinationMicrosoft OutlookData EntryLegal DraftingAdministrative Assistant
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AEDWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPRSkills
Customer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingComputer OperationSalesMicrosoft ExcelGeneral Service Technician & Detailer
North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
Customer ServiceAutomotive RepairSalesBusiness DevelopmentTechnical SupportIT Support
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What's the average time to fill an accounting assistant role?
The average time to fill an accounting assistant role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do accounting assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an accounting assistant include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for accounting assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for accounting assistants include: CPR, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to accounting assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to accounting assistants include: administrative assistant, front desk, customer interface and data reporting and administrative assistant/inventory specialist.
What level of education is common for an accounting assistant?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an accounting assistant in Sydney, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an accounting assistant?
Most accounting assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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