Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, Gauteng Salary: Negotiable, up to R20,000 p/m The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing transactions, performing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records, while assisting with various ad-hoc finance tasks as required. Key Responsibilities Accounting: Process general ledger entries, bank transactions, and reconciliations Capture supplier and sales invoices, maintain customer and supplier accounts Post monthly journals (salaries, depreciation, reallocations) Assist with intercompany reconciliations (advantageous) Prepare management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations Liaise with clients to confirm and gather documentation Compile basic annual financial statements for SMEs (advantageous) Statutory Compliance: Perform VAT reconciliations and VAT201 submissions Assist with VAT audits (advantageous) Submit EMP201 returns via SARS eFiling Handle basic SARS correspondence Assist with Provisional Tax and Income Tax Returns (advantageous) Register companies at the Department of Labour for UIF and WCA (advantageous) Minimum Requirements Matric (National Senior Certificate) Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree (advantageous) SAIPA Articles (advantageous) 3 years bookkeeping/accounting experience Strong numeracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail Good communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in MS Office (Excel intermediate level) Experience with Sage accounting software (essential), CaseWare (advantageous) Personal Attributes Strong administrative and organizational skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Professional telephone and email etiquette Eagerness to learn and grow within the finance profession

Location: Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, ZA

Posted Date: 10/12/2025