Senior Accountant / Financial Manager Assistant

Creative Sourcing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a qualified financial professional in Gauteng to maintain financial records, prepare invoices, and ensure tax compliance. Ideal candidates should have an Accounting degree, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Pastel/Sage. The role requires effective communication and time management skills in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years' relevant experience in finance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Honest, reliable, and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ledgers.
• Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and financial regulations.

Skills

Account reconciliation

Financial reporting

VAT compliance

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or Qualification in Accounting

Matric

Tools

Pastel/Sage (Evolution)

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Introduction

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ledgers.

Record journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payments.

Manage accounts payable (suppliers) and accounts receivable (customers).

Track fixed assets, depreciation, and amortisation schedules.

Maintain petty cash and reconcile bank accounts.

General Administrative Duties – accounting related: Draft letters to banks, auditors, and suppliers; manage business registrations, renewals, and CIPC compliance; maintain proper filing and archiving of financial documentation.

Calculate and file VAT returns (e.g., SARS VAT in South Africa).

Prepare and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns. Prepare the Income Tax calculations and submit on SARSE.

Ensure compliance with tax laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards. Liaise with SARS during audits or queries. Assist with Cashflow Reporting. Assist in the yearly audit by our external auditors.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Matric Essential 3 - 5 years' relevant experience.

Computer Skills (Microsoft Office-Excel (Advanced), Word, Outlook).

Pastel / Sage (Evolution) (2-year recent experience).

Degree or Qualification in Accounting (non-negotiable).

Excellent Financial Skills (Back Office).

Proficient organising and time management skills.

Deadline orientated with composure to work under pressure.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Honest and reliable.

Punctual, Accurate and Strong attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal skills (with customers, suppliers and team members).