Accountig Clerk/Finance Assistant

West Coast Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a finance professional to manage daily financial transactions, assist with payroll and reporting, and maintain accurate records. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in finance or accounting and a Grade 12 qualification, with a diploma in bookkeeping or accounting being advantageous. This is a great opportunity to contribute within a finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Experience with accounting systems and a reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions, including invoices and payments.
• Assist with month-end journals and payroll-related entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on experience with accounting systems

Team contribution

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Bookkeeping / Accounting diploma

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions, including invoices, payments and receipts
• Assist with month-end journals, payroll-related entries, accruals and provisions
• Reconcile bank accounts, petty cash and balance sheet accounts
• Support VAT, EMP201 and other statutory submissions
• Maintain accurate records of assets, inventory and supplier / customer accounts
• Assist in debtors and creditors administration, including sending invoices, following up on payments and processing purchase orders
• Prepare financial reports and assist management with monthly review meetings
• Provide general finance support to ensure compliance and accuracy in all transactions

What Were Looking For :

• Grade 12 / Matric (Bookkeeping / Accounting diploma advantageous)
• At least 2 years experience in a finance or accounting role
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems / packages
• Strong attention to detail and reliable work ethic
• Eager to contribute and learn within a finance team