Assistant Accountant

Midvaal Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks an Assistant Accountant in Johannesburg. The role involves handling accounting up to the General Ledger level, managing inter-company transactions, and supporting payroll functions. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of VAT and Income Tax principles. The position offers a competitive salary range of R15,000 – R20,000 per month, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Strong Excel skills, especially in pivot tables and lookups.
• Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting up to General Ledger level.
• Handle inter-company transactions and perform reconciliations.
• Assist with group accounting across multiple entities.
• Compile and analyze financial data using advanced Excel functions.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Inter-company transactions

Advanced Excel functions

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

MID593

Location: Linbro Park, Johannesburg
Salary Range: R15,000 – R20,000 per month (depending on experience)
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in a similar accounting role

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Accountant to join the finance team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in accounting up to general ledger level, with strong exposure to inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and group accounting functions. You will support the accounting team with monthly journals, payroll-related accounting, and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accounting up to General Ledger (GL) level.
• Handle inter-company transactions and perform reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly journals, including payroll system journals.
• Assist with group accounting across multiple entities.
• Compile and analyze financial data using advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, lookups, data compilation).
• Support the payroll function as required.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform and review VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax calculations to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with auditors and assist during audit preparations.

Additional Advantageous Experience

• Cashbook reconciliation and bank entries.
• Debtors and creditors functions.
• Fixed asset amortization schedules and calculations.
• Exposure to cost accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting or assistant accountant role.
• Strong Excel skills – proficient in pivot tables, lookups, and financial data compilation.
• Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax principles.
• Experience with group or multi-entity accounting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet monthly reporting deadlines.
• Ideally residing in or near Linbro Park, or able to commute daily.

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