Part-time Accounts Reconciliation & Office Assistant

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is looking for a highly organised professional for a part-time administrative role. You'll handle Xero reconciliations, assist with financial reporting, and provide general office support. Candidates should have relevant experience in Xero, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. This opportunity offers dynamic working conditions with 3 days in-office per week.

Benefits

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Prior experience with Xero or similar accounting software is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Valid driver’s licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect, upload, and process slips, receipts, and supplier invoices into Xero.
• Reconcile all company credit cards and current accounts.
• Complete reconciliations by the 15th of each month.

Skills

Xero

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Independent work

Confidentiality trustworthiness

Education

Bookkeeping qualification

Job description

A consultancy firm is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented professional to join its administrative support team on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for Xero accounts reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, as well as assisting with expense reporting. In addition, they will provide general administrative support across the office, including reception relief and occasional office errands, and contribute to the broader finance and office administration functions as required.

The role is structured around a three-day working week, in-office, offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic and varied consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, upload, and process slips, receipts, and supplier invoices into Xero.
• Reconcile all company credit cards and current accounts for the company.
• Ensure reconciliations are completed by the 15th of each month to support VAT submissions and monthly reporting to our accountants.
• Prepare project-specific expense reports as requested by senior staff.
• Provide general office support, including reception relief, admin tasks, and errands as required.

Requirements

• Prior experience with Xero (or similar accounting software) is essential.
• Bookkeeping qualification advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
• Professionalism and trustworthiness when handling confidential financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills (particularly around year-end reporting).
• Valid driver’s licence

Benefits

Part-time, 3 days per week