Assistant Accountant

Kendrick Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury wine estate in Stellenbosch is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting background and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in hospitality. Responsibilities include managing cash book entries, debtors, and creditors, along with general administrative duties. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software is required. This is a great opportunity for career growth within a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture cash book entries and perform daily cash-up reconciliations.
• Execute general ledger functions including journal entries.
• Manage debtors: issue invoices, perform account reconciliations, and follow up on collections.
• Handle creditors: capture invoices, reconcile accounts, and prepare payment batches.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree, diploma, or certificate in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pastel (Sage) Evolution

Easipos

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Accountant - Luxury Wine Estate Stellenbosch

Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a detail-driven and organised Assistant Accountant to join the finance team at a prestigious luxury wine estate in Stellenbosch. This role is ideal for a candidate with a solid accounting background and a strong understanding of financial processes within a hospitality environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Capture cash book entries and perform daily cash-up reconciliations
• Execute general ledger functions including journal entries
• Manage debtors: issue invoices, perform account reconciliations, and follow up on collections
• Handle creditors: capture invoices, reconcile accounts, and prepare payment batches
• Administer stock: capture stock invoices and assist with monthly stocktakes
• Manage petty cash
• Place orders for centralised goods and supplies
• Perform general administrative and office duties as required

Main Requirements:

• Grade 12 essential
• A degree, diploma, or certificate in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar accounting role
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with Pastel (Sage) Evolution or similar accounting software
• Familiarity with Easipos is beneficial
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrates initiative and takes ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Professional, flexible, and accountable approach

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated accounting professional looking to grow within a renowned and dynamic luxury estate setting.