Junior Accountant With Pastel – 12 Month Contract

Time Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Accountant to support financial operations. The ideal candidate will have an accounting diploma and three years of relevant experience. Key duties include preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audits. Strong analytical, communication, and numeracy skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience within an accounting role.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the financial manager in preparation of monthly/yearly reports.
• Record and reconcile financial transactions.
• Process invoices and maintain Fixed Asset Register.

Skills

Computer literate in MS Office and Pastel

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting diploma or similar relevant qualification

Job description

REQUIREMENTSAccounting diploma or similar relevant qualification3 years experience within an accounting roleComputer literate in MS Office and PastelStrong numeracy skillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenGood understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practicesGreat attention to detail and accuracyAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritise work to meet deadlines DUTIES Assist the financial manager in the preparation of monthly / yearly reports.Record financial transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses and general entries / journals.Reconcile bank statements to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded and that the balances in the accounting software match the bank statements received from the financial institutions.Process and reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, petty cash accounts and other accounts to ensure accuracy.Process invoices, verify that expenses are properly documented, ensure timely payment of bills, and perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable.Invoice customers for goods or services, track outstanding payments, send monthly statements, follow up on payments, and perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable.Assist with financial audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and answering auditor questions.Maintain Fixed Asset Register and record monthly depreciation.Prepare monthly VAT reconciliations.Loading of local and foreign supplier payments into the bank.General administrative support in the accounting department.

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