Assistant Accountant

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

Job summary

A financial services firm in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper. The candidate will manage financial tasks like bank positions, cashbook entries, and help with budgets and audits. A relevant finance qualification and over 5 years of experience are required. This role offers a salary of R25,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, preferably Syspro.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage bank positions, local and foreign payments.
• Handle cashbook and petty cash processing and reconciliations.
• Assist with budgets, reporting, audits, and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Banking

Accounting

Education

Relevant finance / accounting qualification

Tools

Syspro

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Area: North End, Port Elizabeth

Salary: R25 000 p / m

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Accountant to support their finance department. The role covers daily financial tasks, accurate record keeping, reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bank positions, local and foreign payments, receipts, and financing of assets.
• Handle cashbook and petty cash: processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Process creditors’ invoices, debtors’ receipts, reconciliations, and create trial balance.
• Assist with budgets, reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Support government incentive applications, insurance claims, and general finance admin.

Requirements

• Relevant finance / accounting qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems (Syspro preferred).
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• . Skillset Required : Cco, Government, Time Management, Financing, Attention To Detail, Compliance, Accounting, Problem-solving Skill, Banking, Trial Balance, Problem-solving, Excel, Ms Office, Detail-oriented