Assistant Accountant

Phoenix Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Assistant Accountant to support the Financial Manager. Key responsibilities include cash book reconciliation, general ledger functions, and debtors/creditors administration. Ideal candidates have a finance-related qualification and hospitality industry experience. Proficiency in English and Afrikaans, along with excellent Microsoft Office and Pastel skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous hospitality industry experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capturing of 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.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Taking ownership of duties

Education

Grade 12

Degree, Diploma, Certificate in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Pastel (Sage) Evolution

Easipos

Job description

Wine Estate close to Stellenbosch is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support and assist the Financial Manager and Finance Team to ensure all financial functions run smoothly and efficiently.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Degree, Diploma, Certificate in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• At least 3+ years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous hospitality industry experience will be advantageous.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• 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.