Trade Accountant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed Human Resource Consultants, Stellenbosch, seeks a diligent finance professional to manage daily accounting tasks in Xero and support month-end processes. You will handle creditors, debtors, reconciliations, and cash flow, while ensuring VAT and SARS compliance and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The role offers exposure to local and international payments, budgeting support, and ongoing process improvements within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Experience in a finance or bookkeeping role with exposure to creditors, debtors, reconciliations, and financial administration.
• Proficient in Xero Accounting, Advanced Excel, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with online banking platforms and SARS eFiling and CIPC processes advantageous.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and general South African financial compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills when dealing with suppliers, customers, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions and maintain accurate records using Xero.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and assist with cash flow monitoring.
• Manage creditors, including processing supplier invoices, reconciliations, payment preparation, and supplier queries.
• Manage debtors by issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding accounts, allocating payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
• Prepare payment batches, process local and international payments, and maintain payment records.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, and audit preparation.
• Coordinate business travel arrangements, including accommodation, transport, and expense reconciliations.
• Maintain financial controls, confidential records, and organised filing systems while identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Provide general financial and administrative support to the Finance Manager and broader business.

Skills

Xero

Advanced Excel

Creditors

Debtors

Bank Reconciliations

VAT Compliance

Cash Flow

Financial Reporting

Education

Accounting/Finance Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Online Banking Platforms

Job description

Reference: 11245 MB Consultant: Marié Bosman

Job Description

• Process daily financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records using Xero.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and assist with cash flow monitoring.
• Manage creditors, including processing supplier invoices, reconciliations, payment preparation, and supplier queries.
• Manage debtors by issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding accounts, allocating payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
• Prepare payment batches, process local and international payments, and maintain payment records.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, and audit preparation.
• Coordinate business travel arrangements, including accommodation, transport, and expense reconciliations.
• Maintain financial controls, confidential records, and organised filing systems while identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Provide general financial and administrative support to the Finance Manager and broader business.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a finance or bookkeeping role with exposure to creditors, debtors, reconciliations, and financial administration.
• Proficient in Xero Accounting, Microsoft Excel (advanced), and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with online banking platforms and knowledge of SARS eFiling and CIPC processes will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and general South African financial compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills when dealing with suppliers, customers, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to continuous process improvement.