Accounts Clerk

**Please note: Before applying, please ensure**:

- You reside in Athlone or Mitchells Plain area (Cape Town)
- You possess 2 years of appropriate experience.

**Duties**:

- Update the daily cash book and post to general ledger.
- Drafting of Quarterly Management Accounts.
- Assisting with creditor and debtor control tasks.
- General office administration duties (filing, answering telephone).
- Assist senior staff with ad-hoc duties.
- Assisted with monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash management.
- Supported preparation of VAT returns and SARS submissions.
- Maintained accurate records for audit readiness and compliance.
- Liaised with vendors and clients to resolve payment queries.

**Core Skills**
- Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Tax Compliance (VAT,PAYE)
- FICA Documentation & Verification

**We are looking for the following non-negotiable skills**:

- Preference will be given to someone who has worked at a CA firm preparing books for the Trial Balance stage.
- Two to three years’ experience as an accounts assistant.
- Accounting-related Diploma.
- Fluent in English.
- Excellent telephone communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office - particularly Excel and Word.
- Multitasker.
- Attention to detail/analytical.
- Team player.
- Good time management.
- Open to feedback and critique.
- A pro-active learner who takes responsibility for own development.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- An individual who understands the importance of meeting the business’ needs.
- Experience in Omni accounting software will be advantageous.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm

Work Location: In person