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Job summary
A finance-focused company in Epping, Cape Town, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their fast-paced finance team. In this office-based role, you will provide critical support in preparing financial reports, processing transactions, and maintaining organized records. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and strong organizational skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with accounting or invoicing software.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow within accounting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Process accounts payable and receivable.
- Enter and verify the accuracy of financial transactions.
- Perform bank reconciliations and other reconciliations as required.
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documents.
- Assist with budgeting tasks when needed.
- Support the accounting team with ad hoc projects and responsibilities.
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Assistant Accountant
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Epping, Cape Town — Office-based full-time
Our client is a well-established company based in Epping, Cape Town, with a strong focus on operational excellence and financial accuracy. They pride themselves on maintaining a supportive and professional work environment where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. Joining this team means working in a stable, structured business with opportunities to develop your accounting expertise.
The Assistant Accountant will provide critical support to the finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily financial operations. This role involves assisting with the preparation of reports, processing transactions, reconciliations, and maintaining organized records to support smooth accounting processes.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports
- Process accounts payable and receivable
- Enter and verify the accuracy of financial transactions
- Perform bank reconciliations and other reconciliations as required
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documents
- Assist with budgeting tasks when needed
- Support the accounting team with ad hoc projects and responsibilities
- 1-3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Familiarity with accounting or invoicing software
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow within accounting
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