Accounts Assistant

Qqada HR Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qqada HR Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support daily accounting and financial administration in Cape Town. The role involves handling invoices, payments, and spreadsheets while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

You will record financial transactions, assist with payables/receivables, and help prepare financial reports. Strong organizational skills, Discretion with confidential information, and basic accounting knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting qualification is preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial records.
• Good computer and spreadsheet skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial information.
• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain routine financial transactions and accounting records.
• Prepare and organize invoices, receipts, payment records, and supporting documents.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Reconcile basic account and transaction records and identify discrepancies.
• Assist with preparing financial reports and maintaining accounting files.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams regarding routine account matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Spreadsheet skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Accounting knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Accounting qualification preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support daily accounting and financial administration. The ideal candidate should be comfortable handling financial records, invoices, payments, and spreadsheets while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and maintain routine financial transactions and accounting records.
• Prepare and organize invoices, receipts, payment records, and supporting documents.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Reconcile basic account and transaction records and identify discrepancies.
• Assist with preparing financial reports and maintaining accounting files.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams regarding routine account matters.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting qualification is preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial records.
• Good computer and spreadsheet skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial information.
• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred.