Assistant Accountant

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable job portal is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to handle transaction capturing, reconciliations, and financial records. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Sage software, and strong analytical skills. This role is based in Centurion, offering a competitive salary negotiable up to R20,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience required.
• Experience with Sage accounting software is essential.
• Matric certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Capture transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform reconciliations and assist with ad-hoc finance tasks.
• Post monthly journals and prepare management accounts.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Matric (National Senior Certificate)

Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree

Tools

Sage accounting software

CaseWare

MS Excel (intermediate level)

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing transactions, performing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records, while assisting with various ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

Position Info

Location: Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, Gauteng

Salary: Negotiable, up to R20,000 p/m

Key Responsibilities

• Process general ledger entries, bank transactions, and reconciliations
• Capture supplier and sales invoices, maintain customer and supplier accounts
• Post monthly journals (salaries, depreciation, reallocations)
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations (advantageous)
• Prepare management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaise with clients to confirm and gather documentation
• Compile basic annual financial statements for SMEs (advantageous)

Statutory Compliance

• Perform VAT reconciliations and VAT201 submissions
• Assist with VAT audits (advantageous)
• Submit EMP201 returns via SARS eFiling
• Handle basic SARS correspondence
• Assist with Provisional Tax and Income Tax Returns (advantageous)
• Register companies at the Department of Labour for UIF and WCA (advantageous)

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (National Senior Certificate)
• Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree (advantageous)
• SAIPA Articles (advantageous)
• 3+ years’ bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Strong numeracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel – intermediate level)
• Experience with Sage accounting software (essential), CaseWare (advantageous)

Personal Attributes

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional telephone and email etiquette
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the finance profession