Accounts Assistant

Ziyana Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality and catering firm in South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant. The role involves managing daily financial returns, processing invoices, and handling queries with suppliers. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in Pastel Accounting. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a related role in Accounts/Finance within the Hospitality Industry.
• Solid track record of managing accounts and finance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly returns.
• Process supplier invoices and resolve queries.
• Manage accruals and prepayments.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Pastel Accounting proficiency

Education

Matric

Further qualification in finance

Job description

Job Description

Our client in the Hospitality and Catering industry is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team.

If you meet the requirements outlined below, we encourage you to submit your CV for consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately complete daily, weekly, and monthly returns, submitting these timeously in the prescribed format in accordance with company standards.
• Process supplier invoices, liaise with suppliers, and resolve queries.
• Manage accruals and prepayments relating to Accounts Payable and reconcile petty cash.
• Reconcile and balance cash, floats, and dockets, ensuring that these tally with daily income and expenditure.
• Prepare monthly journals.
• Process, reconcile, and collect debtors.
• Notify management immediately of any variances identified.
• Ensure all documentation for the receipt and issuing of commodities is accurately completed.
• Inform management of any shortages, surpluses, or irregularities and ensure that queries are handled promptly.
• Ensure that petty cash vouchers and relevant documentation are securely and systematically kept.
• Ensure that control systems are operating effectively within agreed parameters.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with good to Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient in Pastel Accounting
• Minimum of 1- 3 years' experience in a related role with a solid track record Accounts/Finance within the Hospitality Industry.
• Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is a bonus.
• Valid RSA ID