Assistant Accountant – Motor Dealership (Paarl)

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant for a dealership in Paarl. The ideal candidate will supervise staff and handle various financial operations including bank payments and GL account allocations. Applicants must be detail-oriented, possess a financial qualification, and have experience in the Motor Trade. This is a permanent role in a stable environment that values initiative and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Reside in Paarl/Wellington or surrounding areas essential.
• Previous experience within the Motor Trade advantageous.
• Solid understanding of expense and balance sheet accounts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two staff members.
• Process and receipt bank payments.
• Handle GL account allocations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Process-driven approach

Education

Financial Qualification

Job description

Assistant Accountant – Motor Dealership (Paarl)

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our dealership team based in Paarl.

Requirements:

• Reside in Paarl/Wellington or surrounding areas (essential)
• Previous experience within the Motor Trade (advantageous)
• Financial Qualification
• Solid understanding of expense accounts and balance sheet accounts
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management skills
• Flexible to assist where needed, especially around month-end and year-end
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Process-driven with a structured approach to tasks

Duties will include:

• Supervising two staff members
• Processing and receipting bank payments
• GL account allocations (Cash, Debtors, Creditors)
• Handling rebates, invoices, warranties, VLP & PBR processing
• Floorplan payments and interest reconciliations
• Salary inputs and internal audit reports
• Processing municipal billing
• Managing invoice processing queries with shared services
• General financial administration and assisting where required

This is a permanent role within a stable dealership that values accuracy, initiative, and industry knowledge.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this exciting role, apply today!