Description:
Assistant Accountant
MID618Location: Linbro Park, Johannesburg
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in a similar accounting role
Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Accountant to join the finance team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in accounting up to general ledger level, with strong exposure to inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and group accounting functions. You will support the accounting team with monthly journals, payroll-related accounting, and management reporting.
Key Responsibilities: Perform accounting up to General Ledger (GL) level.
Handle inter-company transactions and perform reconciliations.
Prepare monthly journals, including payroll system journals.
Assist with group accounting across multiple entities.
Compile and analyze financial data using advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, lookups, data compilation).
Support the payroll function as required.
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
Perform and review VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax calculations to ensure compliance.
Liaise with auditors and assist during audit preparations.
Additional Advantageous Experience:
Cashbook reconciliation and bank entries.
Debtors and creditors functions.
Fixed asset amortization schedules and calculations.
Exposure to cost accounting.
Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
Requirements: Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting or assistant accountant role.
Strong Excel skills – proficient in pivot tables, lookups, and financial data compilation.
Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax principles.
Experience with group or multi-entity accounting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and meet monthly reporting deadlines.
Ideally residing in or near Linbro Park, or able to commute daily.