Accounting YES Intern

The Talent Room; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room in Cape Town is seeking an entry-level Administrative and Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day bookkeeping and office tasks within a professional finance team.

You will capture financial data, assist with invoicing and reconciliations, maintain records, and help ensure timely processing of documents while developing practical accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric Accounting qualification (minimum 3-year Diploma)
• Some exposure to accounting or financial administration will be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must reside in or close to Tygervalley/Cape Town, or be willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative and accounting duties
• Provide basic accounting and financial administration support
• Capture financial data accurately and maintain proper records
• Assist with invoicing, reconciliations, and related accounting tasks
• Assist with processing and maintaining financial documentation
• Support daily accounting and administrative requirements
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and submitted timeously
• Assist with filing and maintaining financial records
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as required

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Grade 12 / Matric Accounting qualification (minimum 3-year Diploma)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative and accounting duties
• Provide basic accounting and financial administration support
• Capture financial data accurately and maintain proper records
• Assist with invoicing, reconciliations, and related accounting tasks
• Assist with processing and maintaining financial documentation
• Support daily accounting and administrative requirements
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and submitted timeously
• Assist with filing and maintaining financial records
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as required

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric Accounting qualification (minimum 3-year Diploma)
• Must not have completed a YES Programme before
• Some exposure to accounting or financial administration will be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must reside in or close to Tygervalley/Cape Town, or be willing to relocate
• A motivated and career-driven individual looking to gain practical experience and develop their skills in accounting and finance within a professional and dynamic business environment.