Accountant

SET Recruitment Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Accountant/Financial Controller for a busy fruit and vegetable retail store in Johannesburg. The role encompasses full-function accounting, financial reporting, and analysis. Candidates must have a BCom Accounting degree and at least 5 years of experience in accounting, proficiency in Sage Pastel and Microsoft Office, and strong analytical skills. This position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting and financial administration.
• Proficiency in accounting software is required.
• Retail accounting knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-function accounting up to management accounts.
• Prepare and maintain creditors, debtors, and bank accounts.
• Conduct payroll administration and tax handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

BCom Accounting or similar qualification

Tools

Sage Pastel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title : Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Accountant / Financial Controller to join a busy fruit and vegetable retail store located in Johannesburg. This role covers the full set of accounts for the business, including processing, capturing, reconciliations, preparation of management accounts, and conducting high-level analytical reviews.

The ideal candidate will be experienced, detail-oriented, and able to work independently without the need for constant supervision. The role involves end-to-end accounting, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and insightful analysis to support decision-making.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting and financial administration.
• BCom Accounting degree or similar qualification.
• Proficiency in Sage Pastel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and take initiative.
• Retail accounts processing knowledge and experience (advantageous).
• Understanding of POS systems (advantageous).
• Full-time, on-site .

Key Tasks & Duties

Full function accounting up to management accounts.

Preparation, processing, maintenance, and reconciliation of creditors, debtors, and bank accounts, producing accurate accounts to trial balance.

Payroll administration, including shift calculations.

Preparation and maintenance of the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.

Debtors’ management : invoicing, payment follow-ups, and collections.

Supplier and customer payment processing.

Tax administration : VAT, PAYE processing, reconciliations, and submissions.

Reconciliation of credit cards and cash received to daily cash-ups.

GRV processing onto the stock system.

Inventory control oversight and stock reporting.

Cash flow forecasting and management.

Accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

Daily entry of financial transactions into the database.

Preparation of quotes and invoices.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, procedures, and standards.