Accounts Assistant

Blaauwklippen; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable wine farm in Cape Town is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the finance team. The role involves managing customer relations, assisting with creditor reconciliations, and ensuring accurate stock levels. Candidates should possess relevant finance education or experience and excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans. A driver's license and the ability to work under stress are essential. Applications are due by 24 October.

Qualifications

• Relevant education in Finance or years of experience as a Debtors and Creditors Clerk.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans required.
• Business Central experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist finance team with administration and financial tasks.
• Set up new customers and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Manage and allocate customer payments to invoices.
• Assist accountant with supplier invoices and month-end reconciliations.
• Conduct regular stock take reconciliations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication in English and Afrikaans

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Ability to handle stress

Agility and flexibility

Education

Relevant tertiary education (Diploma or B Degree in Finance)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Company DescriptionFounded in

• , Blaauwklippen is one of the oldest wine farms in Stellenbosch, known for its rich history and winemaking tradition.

With a strong focus on producing wines of distinction, Blaauwklippen operates in harmony with the simplicity of country living.

The company emphasizes down-to-earth values and a heritage deeply rooted in time-honored winemaking practices.

Purpose of the position

The Accounts Assistant plays a crucial supporting role in assisting the finance team to ensure administration and assistance in the financial function.

The person will provide essential administrative and financial support, manage various customer and creditors relations and tasks, and maintain a productive work environment.

The ideal candidate will be an organized, self-motivated problem solver with exceptional communication skills and fanatical attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Debtors / Customers

• Setting up new customers on Microsoft Business Central ensuring all terms and conditions comply with agreements
• Ensuring all sales price lists are updated and correct for each customer
• Recording and allocating customer payments to correct invoices
• Ensure all cash and online sales are immediately paid and allocated
• Sending out customer statements
• Follow up overdue balances on due dates via email and telephone
• Addressing customer queries and disputes
• Various other related duties as expected

Creditors

• Assist accountant with capturing invoices of suppliers, credit cards and petty cash which relates to inventory
• Assist accountant with creditors reconciliations at month-end
• Follow up on invoices not received based on reconciliations
• Addressing creditor queries and disputes
• Various other related duties as expected

Inventory

• Ensure all invoices and delivery notes received go to the stock controller to ensure stock delivery before invoice is authorized
• Conduct regular stock take reconciliations with the stock controller to ensure accurate and upto‑date stock levels

Job Requirements

• Relevant tertiary education required (i.e., Diploma or B Degree in Finance etc.) or
• years' experience as Debtors and Creditors Clerk
• Excellent communication skills – in English and Afrikaans
• Business Central experience will be advantageous

Personal Qualities and Soft Skills Required

• Fanatical attention to detail
• Hardworking with a positive "can do" attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships
• Strong in planning, organising and achieving deliverables.
• Competent to handle high stress situations and staying calm under pressure.
• Strong problem solver orientation.
• Agile and flexible; willing to learn.

Other Requirements

• Driver's license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen.
• Clear criminal record

To apply for The Accounts Assistant position, please send your application to ensuring that the vacancy title is included in the subject line of your email.

Closing date : 24 October