Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant job vacancy in Durbanville.

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic, multi-entity environment?

Our client has created a new position for their fast-growing concern that needs a proactive and hands-on Junior Assistant Accountant with 3+ years’ experience to join their team in a hybrid working environment.

Excellent opportunity if you thrive on accuracy, enjoy working independently, are confident managing the full accounting function within a fast-paced business.

Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in Accounting or busy with qualification
• 3–5 years’ experience in a Junior Accountant role
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proven experience operating within a multi-entity group, supporting companies with different shareholders and stakeholder priorities
• Own vehicle and divers license
• Strong bookkeeping and analytical skills
• SARS eFiling knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of accounting software. – Sage & Microsoft Dynamics
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and problem-solve
• Hands-on, proactive, and motivated team player
• Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and comfortable in a remote / hybrid team setting

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, resolve queries, and prepare weekly payment runs
• Maintain customer and supplier records with accuracy and escalation where needed
• Perform daily bank postings and assist with bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Record financial transactions in the General Ledger
• Manage accounts payable (invoices, payments, reconciliations, age analysis)
• Manage accounts receivable (invoices, receipts, reconciliations, age analysis)
• Prepare and maintain cashflow forecasts and reports
• Assist with monthly management accounts and audit queries
• Reconcile petty cash
• Prepare accounts payable/receivable journals and accruals
• Handle online payments and SARS administration