Overview
Assistant Accountant Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Midvaal Recruitment
Job Title:
Assistant Accountant
MID
593
Location: Linbro Park, Johannesburg
Salary Range: R15,000 – R20,000 per month (depending on experience)
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 Quick Books 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.
Kindly send detailed CV, Certificates, and to
Use reference number MID
593 in email subject line
Title: Assistant Accountant
Company: Midvaal Recruitment
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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