Assistant Accountant

Midvaal Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Midvaal Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Sandton. Candidates should possess minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, with proficiency in accounting up to General Ledger level and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include preparing monthly journals, handling inter-company transactions, and complying with tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will also support payroll accounting and contribute to management reporting. Strong Excel skills are essential, along with familiarity in group accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting or assistant accountant role.
• Strong Excel skills – proficient in pivot tables and financial data compilation.
• Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting up to General Ledger (GL) level.
• Handle inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly journals, including payroll system journals.
• Assist with group accounting across multiple entities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

General Ledger accounting

Analytical skills

Knowledge of VAT, PAYE, Income Tax

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

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.

Location and Experience

Location: Linbro Park, Johannesburg

Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in a similar accounting role

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.

Kindly send detailed CV, certificates, and ID copy to on email: [e-mail]. Use reference number MID618 in the email subject line.