Accountant

Searchrsa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking an experienced accountant in Pretoria to maintain trial balances, process transactions, and assist in budget preparations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong accounting principles, proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and knowledge of Sage Accounting software, alongside excellent organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Sage Accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate trial balances and process journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and manage the fixed asset register.
• Assist with budget preparation and management accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

MS Office

Sage Accounting

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience

Key Responsibilities :

Maintain accurate trial balances

Process journal entries and general ledger transactions, including reconciliations

Perform balance sheet reconciliations

Manage and maintain the fixed asset register

Prepare and load payments for release

Assist with the annual budget preparation

Assist with the preparation of management accounts, including detailed analysis of results

versus budgets and forecasts

Provide assistance to the Director with ad-hoc requests, projects, and responsibilities as

required

Skills and Competencies :

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel

Experience with Sage Accounting software

Highly organized, efficient, and accurate with a keen eye for detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under deadlines

Hardworking, reliable, and willing to go the extra mile

Strong interpersonal and communication skills