Assistant Accountant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid (if offered)

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to support the finance team in Welkom. This hybrid role blends office collaboration with remote flexibility, and covers bookkeeping, reconciliations and processing financial transactions.

Key duties include monthly reports, bank reconciliations, AP/AR processing, general ledger maintenance, data entry, and assisting with audits and tax filings. The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or Bachelor’s in Accounting with 1–3 years’

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in Sage or QuickBooks and Excel.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to work both independently and in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and bank reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices and payments accurately.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are recorded correctly and timely.
• Support the finance team with data entry and administrative tasks related to accounting functions.
• Help prepare documentation for audits and tax filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support their finance department in Welkom . This role provides a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to grow their accounting career within a supportive hybrid work model. You will assist with a variety of accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and processing financial transactions, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records. This position requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy, offering valuable experience in both office-based collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and bank reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices and payments accurately.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are recorded correctly and timely.
• Support the finance team with data entry and administrative tasks related to accounting functions.
• Help prepare documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Contribute to the upkeep of financial records and filing systems.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid work model combining office and remote work.
• Medical aid contribution and retirement fund options.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance accounting skills.
• A friendly and collaborative team environment in Welkom .