Assistant Accountant and Bookkeeper with Debtors Experience in Durbanville
JSM Business Services and Recruitment · Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A growing pet food supplier in Durbanville needs an Assistant Accountant and Bookkeeper who is confident with debtors. You will keep the finance wheels turning by handling daily bookkeeping, reconciliations and invoices while earning R17 000 per month. If you have a year of debtors experience and a sharp eye for detail, this permanent role in Cape Town is a solid next step for your finance career.
About the role
Our client, a leading supplier and distributor of pet food and other animal products based in Fisante Kraal, Durbanville, is looking for an Assistant Accountant and Bookkeeper to support their finance department. You will play a key role in managing daily financial transactions and keeping records accurate and up to date.
What you will be doing:
- Maintaining daily financial transactions and updating general ledgers
- Handling accounts payable and receivable, with a strong focus on debtors accounts
- Reconciling bank statements, supplier statements and balance sheets
- Processing vendor invoices and preparing payment runs
- Managing expense requests and following up on outstanding payments
- Assisting with tax filings such as VAT and payroll administration
Important note: Experience in handling and processing Debtors Accounts is essential for this role. Please make sure your CV clearly shows your debtors experience.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of solid experience in debtors, invoicing, account reconciliation and following up on payments
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate
- A tertiary accounting qualification will be a benefit
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook and Word
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Responsibilities
- Maintain daily financial transactions and update general ledgers
- Handle accounts payable and receivable, with emphasis on debtors accounts
- Reconcile bank statements, supplier statements and balance sheets
- Process vendor invoices and prepare payment runs
- Manage expense requests and follow up on payments
- Assist with tax filings including VAT
- Support payroll administration and maintain accurate financial records
Job details
- Organisation
- JSM Business Services and Recruitment
- Location
- Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (1+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R17 000 per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you have around a year of debtors experience and want to grow in a permanent finance position. When you apply, make your debtors experience impossible to miss: list the exact duties you handled, the volume of accounts, and the systems you used. The company is in pet food distribution, so showing that you can work accurately in a fast moving environment will help. In an interview, expect questions about reconciliations, following up on overdue payments, and how you stay organised. Bring your matric certificate and any accounting qualifications. Since this is an on site role in Durbanville, make sure you know your travel route. Be ready to talk through a real example of a reconciliation you fixed or a debtor you recovered.
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