Accountant / Bookkeeper

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd represents a client in the automotive manufacturing sector seeking an Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage a range of financial duties in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

The role covers supplier and customer invoicing, bank reconciliations, stock movements, BOM cost analysis, and year‑end processes within SYSPRO and Excel. On‑site manufacturing setting with potential for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified in accounting or related field.
• Min 3 years of hands-on SYSPRO experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payment runs and load payments for bank approval.
• Perform full bank reconciliations for all accounts.
• Capture supplier invoices and match to POs/GRNs.
• Prepare VAT 201 calculations and ensure VAT compliance.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and tag assets.
• Assist with cycle counts and stock movements.
• Prepare month-end journals including depreciation and prepayments.
• Support Financial Manager with BOM cost fluctuations.
• Assist in preparing external audit files.

Skills

SYSPRO

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Journal entries

Debtors management

Inventory management

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

SYSPRO

Excel

Job description

Join a dynamic manufacturing environment that values precision, efficiency, and a collaborative spirit. Our client, an established organisation in the automotive industry, is seeking a dedicated Accountant / Bookkeeper to be an integral part of their team. This is your opportunity to work on a variety of financial duties within a supportive setting that encourages professional growth and development.

Duties:

• Prepare payment runs and load payments on bank for approval

• Download and capture daily bank statements into the SYSPRO Cashbook module

• Perform full bank reconciliations for all company accounts, ensuring all "open items" are cleared promptly

• Capture supplier invoices and match against Purchase Orders and Goods Received Notes (GRN)

• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations to ensure supplier statements align with the age analysis

• Prepare weekly/monthly electronic fund transfer (EFT) batches for approval for group companies

• Accurately allocate incoming payments against specific invoices

• Interact with customer debtor departments

• Assist with cycle counts, stock movement checks, and processing

• Support the Financial Manager in reviewing Bill of Materials (BOM) and identifying fluctuations in raw material costs

• Identify and report on slow-moving or obsolete stock

• Capture month-end journals, including depreciation, accruals, interest, and prepayments

• Prepare VAT 201 calculations and ensure all transactions are VAT compliant

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including tagging all assets

• Assist in preparing the external audit files and reports as required

Requirements:

• Suitable Qualification in accounting

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on SYSPRO experience

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive

• Advanced proficiency in Excel

• Knowledge of Inventory Management