Accounts Administrator

Dixie Recruitment; Kloof; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Recruitment presents an opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Administrator in KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves day‑to‑day accounting support, reconciliations, journals, invoicing, cash books, and reporting across multiple financial functions.

The candidate will handle accounts payable/receivable, month‑end/year‑end tasks, and assist with audits, VAT, and financial schedules. Strong numerical and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric with accounting qualification or diploma/certification.
• Relevant experience in accounts administration or bookkeeping.
• Good grasp of basic accounting principles.
• Strong reconciliation and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software.
• Experience with Pastel preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process daily accounting transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare journals, invoices, and other accounting entries.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and balance sheet recons.
• Maintain and reconcile cash books and related ledgers.
• Process sales, commission, and other financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Process and reconcile commissions and incentive payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Prepare information and schedules for audits and VAT reporting.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets with accurate data.
• Review transactions for compliance with policies.

Skills

Reconciliation

Journal entries

Excel proficiency

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Matric

Accounting qualification

Tools

Pastel

Accounting software

Job description

Bookkeeper / Accounts Administrator

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accounts Administrator to join our client’s finance team.

This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, managing multiple priorities and ensuring that financial information is accurate, complete and up to date.

The successful candidate will provide day‑to‑day accounting and administrative support across a range of financial functions, including reconciliations, journals, invoicing, cash books, reporting and general accounting administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing daily accounting transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Processing journals, invoices and other accounting entries.

• Performing regular bank, balance sheet and account reconciliations.

• Maintaining and reconciling cash books.

• Processing sales, commission and other financial transactions.

• Preparing and maintaining financial schedules and supporting documentation.

• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

• Processing and reconciling commission and incentive payments.

• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and schedules.

• Maintaining databases and spreadsheets and ensuring information is accurate and up to date.

• Reviewing transactions and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end accounting processes.

• Preparing information and supporting schedules for audits.

• Assisting with VAT and other statutory reporting requirements.

• Processing payments and assisting with the administration of group or subsidiary company accounts.

• Identifying discrepancies and following up to ensure that accounts are correctly reconciled.

• Providing general accounting and administrative support to the finance team as required.

Requirements

• Matric and relevant accounting qualificationn

• Previous experience in an accounts administration, bookkeeping or similar finance role.

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.

• Strong reconciliation and numerical skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good Excel skills and experience working with accounting software.

• Experience working with Pastel

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with financial information.

• A proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Administrator looking for a varied role with exposure to multiple areas of accounting and financial administration.