Assistant Accountant

Red Carpet Careers; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Stellenbosch. The role involves supporting financial operations and duties such as cash book reconciliation, debtors and creditors administration, and stock management. The ideal candidate holds a relevant finance degree, has strong skills in Microsoft Office and Pastel, and ideally has over 3 years of experience in a similar role. Fluency in English and Afrikaans is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting completed or soon to be completed.
• Preferably more than 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous hospitality industry experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capturing cash book and daily cash-up reconciliation.
• General ledger functions including journal entries.
• Debtors administration including issuing of invoices.
• Creditors administration including capturing of invoices.
• Stock administration including invoice capturing.
• Petty cash administration.
• Ordering of centralised goods.
• General office duties.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Strong skills in Excel

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

SAICA/SAIBA/SAIPA articles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pastel (Sage) Evolution

Job description

Introduction

Our client is seeking a skilled Assistant Accountant to provide vital support to the Financial Manager and the broader Finance Team.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in maintaining smooth and efficient financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective financial management across all accounting functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Capturing of cash book and daily cash-up reconciliation.
• General ledger functions including journal entries.
• Debtors administration including issuing of invoices, account reconciliations and collections.
• Creditors administration including capturing of invoices, account reconciliations and loading of payments.
• Stock administration including invoice capturing and monthly stocktake.
• Petty cash administration.
• Ordering of centralised goods.
• General office duties.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree in Finance or Accounting completed or soon to be completed SAICA / SAIBA / SAIPA or relevant articles.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Preferably more than 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous hospitality industry experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, with strong skills in Excel.
• Experience working with Pastel (Sage) Evolution or a similar accounting package.
• Previous exposure to Easipos will be advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Taking ownership of duties.
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with all departments.
• Flexible and accountable.

Package & Remuneration

To be discussed in the interview

Interested?