Accounting Assistant

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

Job summary

A local recruitment agency in Johannesburg is looking for an Accounting Assistant. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, expertise in MS Excel, and necessary qualifications. You will assist with maintaining financial records, handling daily banking queries, and supporting the financial manager. The position offers a salary range of R14,000 – R16,000.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Accounting / Bookkeeping is required.
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• A National Senior Certificate is needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and manage daily accounting tasks.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Handle daily banking and payment queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Creativity

Education

National Senior Certificate

Certificate / Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Position: Accounting Assistant

Location: Selby, Johannesburg

Salary: R14,000.00 – R16,000.00

Start Date: As soon as possible

Our client is seeking a proactive, creative, and detail-driven individual to join our growing team in an Accounting Assistant position. If you're passionate about the motor industry and have the skills to support both branding and back-office functions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Assist with general ledger recons and reporting
• Daily banking and payment queries
• Petty cash
• Assist with VAT
• Assist with fixed assets
• General administration duties
• Reporting to Financial Manager

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Working with MS Excel and financial reporting tools
• National Senior Certificate
• Certificate / Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting, or equivalent