Job Description

Assistant Accountant

Join a fast-paced finance team and grow your accounting career

Epping, Cape Town- Office-based full-time

About Our Client

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 Role: Assistant Accountant

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.

Key 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

About You

• 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