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Assistant Accountant /Bookkeeper Jobs in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Assistant Accountant /Bookkeeper
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper
Recruiter:
Helderberg Personnel CC
Job Ref:
SW006316/ML2
Date posted:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Location:
Stellenbosch, South Africa
SUMMARY:
My client, a well-established company in Stellenbosch has a vacancy for an Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper with at least two years relevant experience to join their dynamic team.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys structured finance work, is confident in Xero, and is comfortable managing day-to-day accounting tasks from start to finish
POSITION INFO:
Requirements
- 1–2 years’ hands-on experience using Xero
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Experience using PayProp advantageous
- Exposure to Property Management accounting preferred
- VAT experience
- Prior role as an assistant accountant, finance administrator, or bookkeeper
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Responsible for the day-to-day finance function, including:
- Processing payments and managing payment runs
- Invoicing tenants, owners, and suppliers
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparing monthly summaries and reports
- VAT processing and submissions
- Posting month-end and year-end journals
- Creating and managing bills in Xero
- Preparing annual financial reports for property owners
- General finance administration and ad hoc accounting tasks
- Working closely with property managers and management
In return a competitive salary is on offer
