Accounting Assistant And Receptionist

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 401,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Edenvale is seeking an Accounting Assistant and Receptionist to support financial tasks and front-desk duties. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and strong communication with staff and visitors, with exposure to Sage ERP and advanced Excel skills.

The position requires matric, an accounting-related diploma, and 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting or finance, plus experience in debtors/creditors management and posting

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma or relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in a finance or accounting environment
• Practical knowledge and understanding of accounting and auditing principles
• Previous experience in reception, front-desk, or administrative duties will be an advantage
• Experience with SAGE ERP or a similar accounting system
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in debtors and creditors management, including reconciliations, invoices, payments, and credit notes
• Experience processing and posting accounting transactions and journals
• Good understanding of financial administration and internal controls
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Professional and confident when communicating with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and visitors. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Good problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Professional and customer-focused approach
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion

Skills

Reception duties

Communication

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Accounting Diploma / related qualification

Tools

SAGE ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Assistance and Receptionist
Edenvale
R33 000 CTC per month
Minimum requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma or relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in a finance or accounting environment
• Practical knowledge and understanding of accounting and auditing principles
• Previous experience in reception, front-desk, or administrative duties will be an advantage
• Experience with SAGE ERP or a similar accounting system
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in debtors and creditors management, including reconciliations, invoices, payments, and credit notes
• Experience processing and posting accounting transactions and journals
• Good understanding of financial administration and internal controls
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Professional and confident when communicating with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and visitors. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Good problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Professional and customer-focused approach

Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion