Accounting Clerk/Finance Assistant

Staff Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant financial services company seeks a Bookkeeper to manage financial records, ensure compliance, and support audits. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Key responsibilities include processing transactions, maintaining records, and preparing financial reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience with books to Trial Balance.
• Proficient in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Trial Balance and sub-books.
• Process transactions up to Financial Statements level.
• Prepare month-end financial packs.
• Support audits.
• Manage petty cash transactions.
• Prepare VAT submissions.
• Issue invoices and statements.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Trustworthiness

Accountability

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Accounting Diploma

Job description

Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Maintain integrity of the Trial Balance and sub-books.
• Process transactions and journals up to Financial Statements level.
• Prepare and submit month-end financial packs.
• Support internal, statutory, and SARS audits.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems.

Banking & Cash Flow

• Daily cash book processing and reconciliation.
• Load and release online payments (creditors, payroll, SARS, etc.).
• Monitor and project cash flow weekly and monthly.

Petty Cash

• Manage petty cash transactions and prepare monthly reconciliations.

Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and reconcile VAT (VAT201) and EMP201 submissions.
• Ensure timely payments to SARS, CIPC, and third-party payroll providers.
• Handle MIBCO submissions and assist with WComp ROE.

Debtors (Accounts Receivable)

• Issue invoices and statements.
• Manage job cards, collections, and customer queries.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and ensure timely payments.

Creditors (Accounts Payable)

• Process purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Prepare and submit creditor reconciliations for review.

Fixed Assets

• Maintain fixed asset and small asset registers.
• Process depreciation and submit insurance updates for asset changes.

Inventory

• Conduct monthly stock counts and variance reporting.
• Maintain inventory valuation and reconciliation.
• Update consignment stock lists and ensure stock accuracy.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric (Accounting Diploma is a plus).
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience with books to Trial Balance and accounting software.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• High integrity, trustworthiness, and reliability.
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work independently.