Accounts Assistant

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial ceiling and partitioning installation company is looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage payroll and creditors reconciliations. This role requires proficiency in preparing management reports and maintaining accuracy in financial records. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creditors reconciliations and payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of EMP201 processes.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform full creditors reconciliations, including processing of expense invoices.
• Manage payroll for both labor and subcontractors.
• Prepare monthly management reports and conduct general ledger reconciliations.

Skills

Creditor reconciliation

Payroll processing

Management reporting

General ledger reconciliation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

About the job Accounts Assistant

Job Title:Accounts Assistant
Location: Montague Gardens
Salary: R13,455.66

The Company:

Established commercial ceiling & partitioning installation company

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full creditors reconciliations, including accurate capturing and processing of expense invoices.
• Prepare and manage payroll for fortnightly wages of both labour and subcontractors, including the posting of payroll journals.
• Ensure timely completion and payment of EMP201 returns.
• Prepare monthly management reports for cellphone usage.
• Conduct general ledger reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Provide cashbook support when required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar role, particularly with creditors reconciliations and payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of EMP201 submission processes.
• Proficiency in preparing management reports and conducting ledger reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Min Grade 12