Assistant Accountant

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-the-job training

Professional growth

Supportive team

Benoni location

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant to support the finance team. The role offers exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance, ideal for someone starting their accounting career.

You will work closely with senior staff, ensure accuracy of financial records, and gain practical experience in a professional setting with training opportunities and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting or related field.
• 1-2 years experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Pastel, QuickBooks) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and payments.
• Assist in accounts receivable invoicing.
• Perform bank reconciliations and GL reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing with entries and schedules.
• Maintain organized financial filing systems.
• Assist senior accountants with tasks and projects.

Skills

Pastel

QuickBooks

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Pastel

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support their finance team in Benoni . This role is ideal for an individual starting their accounting career, offering exposure to a wide range of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting the broader accounting team. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience within a professional setting and contribute to the efficient operation of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts payable invoices and payments.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of accounts receivable invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other general ledger reconciliations.
• Support the month-end closing process by preparing necessary entries and schedules.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial filing systems.
• Assist senior accountants with various accounting tasks and projects as needed.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Pastel, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and standard employee benefits.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional growth.
• Exposure to diverse accounting functions within a supportive team environment.
• Convenient office location in Benoni .
• Contribution to a company that values diligence and accuracy in financial operations.