Accounts Assistant

1840 & Company; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Business Process Outsourcing is looking for an Accounts Assistant in South Africa. The role involves assisting in managing key financial areas, producing accurate reconciliations and supporting the finance team with various tasks. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in a similar role and experience with accounting software. An excellent opportunity for those seeking a dynamic environment with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar finance role, retail or multi-site preferred.
• Experience with working with large volumes of data.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate weekly bank reconciliation to deadline.
• Assist with foreign currency posting and revaluation.
• Responsible for petty cash posting and management of the till float process.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Excel

Tools

Unit 4

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Department: Finance

Reporting Lines: Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

Job Purpose

Working in a fast-paced and ambitious retail business, you will be responsible for assisting to managing a key area within our finance team. The role will report into the Financial Reporting Manager and you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful accounting information and financial data for the business. Working within the financial accounts team, you will need great people skills, a flexible approach, and exceptional analytical and commercial skills to deliver great results. The role will have a significant impact, supporting the financial integrity and nimbleness of the business.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate weekly bank reconciliation to deadline.
• Assist with foreign currency posting and revaluation.
• Produce weekly sales reconciliation.
• Assist with periodic online cash receipts reconciliations.
• Responsible for banking clear down.
• Responsible for petty cash posting and management of the till float process.
• Responsible for credit card reconciliations.
• Assist in reviewing proposed cheque and BACs payment runs for accuracy.
• Assist and provide cover for the management accounts team.
• Assist in preparation of statutory accounts and audit process.
• Assist with the preparation of key monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with daily and weekly invoicing for UK and international partners.
• Ad-Hoc reporting for the business.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar finance role, retail or multi-site preferred.
• Experience with working with large volume of data and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Familiar with accounting packages ideally Unit 4 or similar.
• Intermediate experience of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organisations and audiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise tasks, handle pressure and support finance team.

Competencies

• Enthusiasm: Can demonstrate enthusiasm in their work, in the brand and in the product ranges. Can embrace our mission and vision.
• Understands the importance of fun and has a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Flexibility: Prepared to work in a changing environment and understands the need to offer flexibility at times of pressure.
• Accurate: Excellent administration skills, quality driven and attentive to detail.
• Articulate: Able to communicate clearly and in a professional manner in order to achieve results and support colleagues and clients.
• Self-Motivated: Self driven and able to work effectively without supervision.
• Teamwork and collaboration: A good team player who understands the need to work together and support colleagues.

About 1840 & Company

1840 & Company is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and remote talent solutions, dedicated to propelling businesses forward through our comprehensive suite of services. We specialise in connecting companies with world‑class freelance professionals and delivering top-tier outsourcing services, across over 150 countries worldwide.

Our mission is to empower growth for forward‑thinking businesses, seamlessly bridging any skill or resource gaps with our expertly vetted talent pool. We firmly believe in fostering an environment where exceptional individuals can achieve an optimal work‑life balance, working remotely from any location, while maximising their professional growth and earning potential.

We are headquartered in Overland Park, KS, USA with service delivery facilities in the Philippines, India, Ukraine, South Africa and Argentina. We invite you to explore the opportunities we offer and consider joining our exclusive network of global freelance talent. Visit www.1840andco.com to learn more about us. To explore a wealth of career opportunities and find a role that suits your unique skills and aspirations, please visit our dedicated jobs portal at jobs.1840andco.com.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.