Accounting Administrator

Potentiam Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Cape Town. This role involves supporting accountants through administrative tasks, bookkeeping, and client communication. Ideal candidates should possess a tertiary degree in Accounting, showcase strong numerical skills, and be eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in a tertiary degree in Auditing, Accounting, or related fields.
• Demonstrated numerical and PC literacy skills.
• Communicates effectively in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance on workflow systems.
• Support the accountants in emailing clients and accounts production.
• Engage in general bookkeeping activities.

Skills

Excellent numerical skills

Excellent PC literacy skills

Detail oriented

Passion for accounting

Strong multi-tasking skills

Excellent communication in English

Willingness to learn

Education

Tertiary degree in Auditing or Accounting

Job description

Potentiam company background

(The Employer)

Potentiam is a global provider of highly qualified professionals to European SMEs from our offices in Romania, South Africa and India.

Potentiam works with clients in finance, energy, leisure, marketing, business services and technology industries, providing technical, professional multi-lingual highly motivated staff, most of whom have had experience of working for international companies. Staff cover a wide range of roles from accounting, marketing, data management, HR, sales/account management, engineering, technology, and operations.

Potentiam manages our staff’s career development and personal development training, all infrastructure, HR and payroll with our clients directly managing day-to-day staff responsibilities and role training and development.

Our client

An award-winning online accountancy firm operating in both Ireland and the UK, our client is made up of a team of experienced accounting and company secretarial professionals. By leveraging cloud technology, they make it simple, secure, and convenient for clients to access their services. Dedicated to supporting founders at every stage, they help businesses launch, grow, and thrive, handling everything from company setup to ongoing compliance, including secretarial, tax, and accountancy requirements.

Purpose of role

In your role as Accounting assistant you will be supporting the Accountants. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in account related functions within the business

Duties & responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance on workflow systems example loading of documents
• Email communication with clients, initially under the supervision of accountants
• Support on accounts production once fully skilled
• General Bookkeeping activities

Skills

• Excellent numerical skills
• Excellent PC literacy skills
• Detail orientated with a high degree of accuracy
• Passion for working in the Accounting field
• Tertiary degree (Auditing, Accounting etc)
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent communication in English - both written and verbal
• Willingness to learn

Location & hours

Cape Town, South Africa (CBD) - IRISH BUSINESS HOURS

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