Assistant Accountant - Manufacturing & Cost Control

Number Two Piggeries; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Number Two Piggeries in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Accountant to support daily processing and cost control, including invoicing, stock reconciliations, and expense coding.

You will work on month-end reporting, VAT and statutory reconciliations, and provide backup for debtors and creditors management in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a relevant accounting diploma or degree, 3+ years’ experience, and strong Excel skills; ERP experience with Abaserve is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant, bookkeeping, or accounts-related role.
• Experience with Abaserve or a similar ERP/accounting system is beneficial.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process daily butchery transactions, including invoicing and staff account entries.
• Manage diesel requisitions and perform daily diesel stock reconciliations.
• Control and allocate stationery, packing materials, refreshments, and printing cartridge costs to the correct cost centres.
• Ensure accurate and timeous transaction processing.
• Prepare monthly reports for management accounting purposes.
• Compile Boxer rebate schedules.
• Perform VAT and sales reconciliations.
• Analyse toll fee expenses and process related journal entries.
• Prepare month-end accruals relating to copier usage.
• Prepare and submit quarterly Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) returns.
• Assist with annual gas emissions reporting.
• Support compliance with VAT, tax, statutory reporting requirements, and internal financial controls.
• Assist with day-to-day management of the debtors book.
• Provide relief support for the Debtors/Creditors Manager during leave periods.
• Provide backup support to the Creditors Clerk as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Time management

Communication skills

Independence

Team player

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, or related field

Tools

Abaserve ERP

Job description

Number Two Piggeries in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Accountant to support daily processing and cost control, including invoicing, stock reconciliations, and expense coding.

You will work on month-end reporting, VAT and statutory reconciliations, and provide backup for debtors and creditors management in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a relevant accounting diploma or degree, 3+ years’ experience, and strong Excel skills; ERP experience with Abaserve is advantageous.