Assistant Accountant: Grow Your Agro Finance Career

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Pension fund

Medical aid

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Upington to support the finance team with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and report preparation. This office-based role offers hands-on experience in a growing agricultural business and opportunities for professional growth.

Ideal candidates have a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting and 1–3 years of experience, with proficiency in Excel and common accounting software.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bookkeeping and recording of financial transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Process accounts payable invoices and prepare payments.
• Assist with accounts receivable statements and collections.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain organized financial records and filing systems.
• Prepare basic financial reports and schedules as directed by the Accountant or Financial Manager.
• Assist with inventory costing and related financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and basic financial regulations.
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pastel

QuickBooks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Upington to support the finance team with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and report preparation. This office-based role offers hands-on experience in a growing agricultural business and opportunities for professional growth.

Ideal candidates have a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting and 1–3 years of experience, with proficiency in Excel and common accounting software.