Month‑End Assistant Accountant: Reconciliations & Reporting

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

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.