Assistant Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑driven Assistant Accountant to join a fast‑growing finance team in Johannesburg. You will support daily financial operations while providing high‑level administrative assistance to senior leadership, ensuring accurate records and smooth business processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping, cashbooks, journals and ledger reconciliations.
• Perform bank, supplier, insurance and inter‑company reconciliations.
• Assist with customer invoicing, debtor administration and monitor accounts payable/receivable.
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Review creditor payments for approval and process payroll with statutory submissions.
• Handle expense allocations, company credit cards and travel‑related costs.
• Liaise with banks, suppliers and third‑party service providers.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end financial processes and procurement activities.
• Provide administrative support to senior leadership, including IT‑related queries and phone contract administration.

Required profile

• Certificate, diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in bookkeeping or senior accounting support.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, PaySpace or SimplePay.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with VAT reconciliations, PAYE, UIF and COIDA submissions.