Job Purpose

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and processing day to-day accounting transactions up to trial balance level. The role supports the finance function of a growing architecture and construction business, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting Duties
• Capture and process daily accounting transactions
• Maintain the general ledger up to trial balance
• Process supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Prepare and reconcile bank accounts
• Perform creditors and debtors’ reconciliations
• Process journals (accruals, prepayments, corrections)
• Assist with monthly management accounts
• Maintain accurate project-related cost allocations
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits and reviews
• Compliance & Controls
• Assist with VAT calculations and submissions
• Ensure compliance with South African accounting standards and tax regulations
• Maintain proper filing of financial records and source documents
• Support internal controls and financial procedures
• Systems & Administration
• Capture and maintain data on Sage Accounting
• Assist with system reconciliations and reporting

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • BCom Accounting,
  • BTech Accounting, or
  • CIMA
• Strong understanding of accounting principles up to trial balance
• Experience: 2–4 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role
• Experience in the construction or professional services industry will be advantageous
• Sage Accounting / Sage Pastel experience highly advantageous

Skills & Competencies

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping to trial balance
• Strong reconciliation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Professional communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Organised and methodical
• Comfortable working in a small, dynamic team environment