Accounts Assistant

Matrashabd Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrashabd Consulting is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support daily accounting and financial administration in Cape Town. You will handle invoices, payments, and documentation while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role involves reconciling routine accounts, maintaining financial records, and communicating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve standard account matters. A high school diploma with accounting exposure is preferred.

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

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting qualification preferred

Tools

Excel

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.