Assistant Accountant

Watershed Consulting; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A local consulting firm in Centurion seeks an Assistant Accountant to manage financial records and assist with reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience, proficiency in Sage accounting software, and strong analytical skills. Compensation is negotiable, up to R20,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 3+ years bookkeeping/accounting experience required.
• Experience with VAT reconciliations and submissions.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Capture supplier and sales invoices accurately.
• Prepare management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Good communication skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Matric (National Senior Certificate)

Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree

Tools

Sage accounting software

CaseWare

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant

Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, Gauteng

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

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.

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