Assistant Accountant - Month-End & Reconciliations

Bright Placements; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Medical aid

Office-based role in Bryanston

Job summary

Bright Placements is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for month-end reconciliations in Gauteng. The role focuses on end-of-period reporting, invoicing, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure accurate financials.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and is studying toward SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA/ACCA. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software is required; past experience in a corporate finance environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Studying towards SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, ACCA, or a similar professional qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly returns on the prescribed format.
• Process supplier invoices, liaise directly with suppliers, and resolve queries.
• Manage accruals and prepayments relating to accounts payable.
• Reconcile petty cash, cash, and floats against daily income and expenditure.
• Prepare monthly journals.
• Process, reconcile, and collect on debtor accounts.
• Notify management immediately of any variances.
• Complete documentation for the receipt and issuing of commodities.
• Report shortages, surpluses, or irregularities and resolve queries promptly.
• Keep petty cash vouchers and supporting documentation securely and systematically filed.
• Ensure control systems operate effectively within agreed parameters.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA/ACCA qualification studies

Tools

Pastel accounting

Sage Pastel

Sage Evolution

Xero

QuickBooks

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Showing 53 Assistant Accountant Month End Reconciliations jobs in Gauteng

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Studying towards SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, ACCA, or a similar professional qualification will be advantageous.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Studying towards SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, ACCA, or a similar professional qualification will be advantageous.

Experience

• 25 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or Accounting role.
• Experience with month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Previous experience in a corporate or professional finance environment is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage Pastel, Sage Evolution, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Good understanding of IFRS principles and South African tax legislation.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Excellent reconciliation skills.
• Ability to prepare financial reports accurately.

Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• High level of accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Time management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Personal Attributes

• Honest and trustworthy.
• Highly organised.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Results-driven.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Advantageous Requirements

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of payroll processing.
• Experience preparing VAT and tax reconciliations.
• Experience working in a multi-company or group finance environment.

Core Criteria

• 1 to 3 years' experience in accounts or finance within the hospitality industry, with a solid track record
• Proficient in Pastel accounting software
• Good to advanced Excel skills and strong overall Microsoft Office proficiency
• Matric essential; a further finance qualification is advantageous
• Valid South African ID
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to reconciliations
• Comfortable working to strict daily, weekly, and monthly reporting deadlines

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly returns on the prescribed format
• Process supplier invoices, liaise directly with suppliers, and resolve queries
• Manage accruals and prepayments relating to accounts payable
• Reconcile petty cash, cash, and floats against daily income and expenditure
• Prepare monthly journals
• Process, reconcile, and collect on debtor accounts
• Notify management immediately of any variances
• Complete documentation for the receipt and issuing of commodities
• Report shortages, surpluses, or irregularities and resolve queries promptly
• Keep petty cash vouchers and supporting documentation securely and systematically filed
• Ensure control systems operate effectively within agreed parameters

On Offer

• Cost to company package, including a mandatory 5% provident fund contribution
• Medical aid available as part of the CTC structure
• Office-based role in Bryanston, Johannesburg