Assistant Accountant

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK firm of chartered accountants seeks to hire an Assistant Accountant in Cape Town. This role involves supporting the Management Accountant, managing bank transactions, and ensuring financial accuracy. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and be working towards CIMA or ACCA qualifications.

Benefits

CIMA / ACCA Study Support

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or Finance / Bachelor of Accounting / Honours in Accounting required.
• In-progress CIMA / ACCA qualification desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Daily allocation of incoming and outgoing bank transactions.
• Performing weekly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Managing and updating the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Skilled at managing priorities

Excellent Verbal and written communication skills

Strong eye for detail

Education

BCom Accounting or Finance

Bachelor of Accounting

Honours in Accounting

In-progress CIMA / ACCA

Job description

An award-winning UK firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors is looking to hire an Assistant Accountant to work at their office in Cape Town.

As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll be the go - to support for the Management Accountant, assisting with monthly management accounts while keeping operations agile by stepping in across the department when needed.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Daily allocation of incoming and outgoing bank transactions.

• Performing weekly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.

• Assisting with the upkeep of data within the practice management system.

• Following up on weekly timesheets and ensuring accurate posting.

• Processing monthly staff expense claims.

• Managing and updating the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.

• Reviewing aged payables to verify correct nominal coding of invoices.

• With growth, the role will expand to oversee Cape Town’s local banking, accounting, and budgeting.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BCom Accounting or Finance / Bachelor of Accounting / Honours in Accounting

• In - progress CIMA / ACCA

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Skilled at managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues.

• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills

• Strong eye for detail with excellent organizational abilities.

Salary & Benefits:

• R25 000 - R32 000 / month

• CIMA / ACCA Study Support