Accountant (JB5647)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage transactions, VAT, and prepare financial reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting and over 5 years of experience in a full function role, as well as advanced skills in Pastel Partner. Attention to detail and clear communication with management are essential. This position offers a competitive salary between R 40 – 50 000 CTC per month.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in a full function accounting role.
• Familiarity with South African accounting standards and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Capture daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments).
• Maintain updated cashflow forecasts and manage cashflow.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns.
• Produce monthly/quarterly Management Accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet).

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Cashflow management

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Pastel Partner

Job description

Overview

Accountant (JB5647)

Germiston, Gauteng

R 40 – 50 000 CTC per month

Fixed Term Contract

Seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant with 5+ years’ experience to join a busy office in Germiston. This role is central to managing transactions, reconciliations, VAT, and preparing accurate financial reports that support decision-making. You will work closely with management and external accountants to ensure compliance and maintain financial efficiency in a growing business.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Accounting (essential).
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a full function accounting role.
• Advanced proficiency in Pastel Partner (non-negotiable).
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliations, VAT, and cashflow management skills.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange contracts.
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational ability.
• Clear communicator, confident liaising with management, clients, and external accountants.
• Familiarity with South African accounting standards and statutory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transaction & Cashflow Management
  • Capture daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments).
  • Maintain updated cashflow forecasts and manage cashflow.
• Manage accounts payable / receivable, invoices, vendor bills, and overdue accounts.
• Oversee foreign exchange contracts.
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Prepare monthly VAT returns.
  • Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Produce monthly / quarterly Management Accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet).
  • Provide performance reports against budget and highlight financial trends.
  • Maintain organized financial records for audits and tax purposes.
  • Support external accountants with audit and tax submissions.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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