Assistant Accountant

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-the-job training

Hybrid work model

Supportive team

Financial exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team in Vereeniging. The role offers hybrid work, enabling in-office collaboration with remote flexibility as you assist with daily accounting tasks and financial administration.

You will help with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting, gaining exposure to various financial operations within a growing company. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing invoices, preparing payments, and managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Help with data entry and maintenance of financial records.
• Assist with audit preparations and provide necessary documentation.
• Contribute to departmental administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and organized Assistant Accountant to support their finance department in Vereeniging. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their accounting career, providing essential support in daily accounting tasks and financial administration. You will work closely with the accounting team, assisting with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This hybrid position allows for a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. We are looking for a candidate with a strong work ethic and a keen interest in financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in processing invoices, preparing payments, and managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Help with data entry and maintenance of financial records.
• Assist with audit preparations and provide necessary documentation.
• Contribute to departmental administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• A supportive team environment within a growing company.
• Exposure to various aspects of financial management.