Assistant Accountant

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

Job summary

A prestigious luxury wine estate in Stellenbosch is seeking an organized Assistant Accountant with a strong accounting background. Responsibilities include managing cash book entries, debtors, and creditors while maintaining high attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in accounting, be fluent in both English and Afrikaans, and possess skills in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. This is a great opportunity for growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 essential.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Capture cash book entries and perform daily cash‑up reconciliations.
• Execute general ledger functions including journal entries.
• Manage debtors and creditors effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Pastel (Sage) Evolution

Easipos

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.

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

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.