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Assistant Accountant

JenRecruitment Western Cape 3 months ago
Full-time
Finance and Accounting

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with strong reconciliation skills and experience handling full-function accounting processes?

A growing company is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and can confidently manage multiple accounting and administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Full monthly accounting processing

Debtors, creditors, bank and inter-company reconciliations

Maintaining fixed asset registers

Assisting with VAT reconciliations and submissions

Month-end and year-end journal processing

Assisting with audit preparation

Managing investor account updates and monthly statements

Preparing monthly cash flow forecasts

General finance and accounting support

Requirements

Previous accounting / bookkeeping experience

Completed articles advantageous but not essential

Strong reconciliation and numerical skills

Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

High attention to detail and accuracy

Able to work independently and meet deadlines

Professional, confidential, and organised approach

Personal Attributes:

Proactive and self-motivated

Strong sense of accountability

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Practical problem-solving ability

Strong communication and interpersonal skills