Assistant Accountant

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in Emmarentia, Johannesburg seeks a reliable Assistant Accountant to support bookkeeping, reconciliations, RAF payments, and financial reporting. You will work with attorneys, secretaries and management to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

The role emphasizes organisation, accuracy, and confidentiality in a professional environment, with full-time, office-based hours from 08:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate.
• Qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting or Financial Management advantageous.
• Minimum 2-3 years' bookkeeping or assistant accounting experience.
• Proven experience with bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks (Online or Desktop).
• Good Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Experience within a law firm, RAF environment, trust accounting or FICA compliance will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks.
• Process receipts, payments, supplier invoices, expenses and journals.
• Perform bank, creditor, debtor and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain debtor and creditor accounts and assist with payment allocations and follow-ups.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Reconcile and monitor RAF payments and outstanding balances.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with trust accounting administration and compliance-related recordkeeping.
• Prepare financial reports, cash flow schedules and management summaries.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and assist with general financial administration.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Reconciliation

Professional communication

Education

Matric certificate

Qualification in Bookkeeping/Accounting or Financial Management advantageous

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

An established law firm based in Emmarentia, Johannesburg is seeking a reliable, organised and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial administration and reporting functions of the practice.

The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys, legal secretaries and management, with a particular focus on financial reconciliations, Road Accident Fund (RAF) payment administration and maintaining accurate accounting records. This position is suited to someone who is highly organised, accurate and capable of managing multiple deadlines in a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks.
  
• Process receipts, payments, supplier invoices, expenses and journals.
  
• Perform bank, creditor, debtor and general ledger reconciliations.
  
• Maintain debtor and creditor accounts and assist with payment allocations and follow-ups.
  
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes.
  
• Reconcile and monitor RAF payments and outstanding balances.
  
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and supporting schedules.
  
• Assist with trust accounting administration and compliance-related recordkeeping.
  
• Prepare financial reports, cash flow schedules and management summaries.
  
• Maintain accurate electronic records and assist with general financial administration.
  
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors and relevant stakeholders.
  

Requirements

• Matric certificate.
  
• Qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting or Financial Management advantageous.
  
• Minimum 2-3 years' bookkeeping or assistant accounting experience.
  
• Proven experience with bank and general ledger reconciliations.
  
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks (Online or Desktop).
  
• Good Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
  
• Experience within a law firm, RAF environment, trust accounting or FICA compliance will be advantageous.
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
  
• Professional communication skills.
  
• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
  

Working Hours:

• Full-time, office-based position.
  
• Monday to Friday.
  
• 08:30 – 16:00.
  

RequirementsMatric certificate. Qualification in Bookkeeping, accounting, or financial management is advantageous. Minimum 2-3 years' bookkeeping or assistant accounting experience. Proven experience with bank and general ledger reconciliations. Working knowledge of QuickBooks (Online or Desktop). Good Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills. Experience within a law firm, RAF environment, trust accounting or FICA compliance will be advantageous. Key Competencies: Strong numerical ability and attention to detail. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills. Professional communication skills. High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.