Accounts Assistant

Benoni, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Job Title:

Accounts Officer / Accounts Administrator (Female, 35-55)

Role Overview



Seeking a detail-oriented and experienced accounting professional with strong Pastel skills. This role includes full-cycle bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance, supporting one or multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities



Bookkeeping & Ledger Maintenance

Post supplier/debtor invoices and process payments on Pastel (Xpress, Partner, or Evolution) Enter journal entries and close monthly accounts Reconcile general ledger, bank statements, petty cash, creditors and debtors

Creditors & Debtors Management

Full creditors function: invoice capture, payment runs, contract renewals Credit control: sending statements, following up on overdue payments

Reporting & Compliance

Prepare monthly financial reports, trial balance, and financial statements Handle VAT reconciliation and e?filing submissions Assist with audits, budgets, and financial forecasts

Additional Duties

Maintain filing systems and documentation integrity Process bank payments online or in system

Requirements



Age Range:

35-55 years

Experience & Qualifications:

3-5+ years of hands-on experience with Pastel (Xpress/Evolution/Partner) Accounting diploma or degree

Technical Skills:

Strong Excel & MS Office proficiency Experience with VAT e-filing and SARS processes

Personal Attributes:

High accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational skills Excellent spoken and written English Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly hireresolve.simplify.hr

Desirable Extras



Experience with Pastel-integrated systems Exposure to multi-entity accounting Knowledge of payroll, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations pnet.co.za

Compensation & Benefits (Example Ranges)



R10?000-R15?000

Ideal Candidate



A woman aged 35-55 with 3-5+ years of solid Pastel bookkeeping experience Holds accounting qualification with sound knowledge of VAT, reconciliations, and financial reporting Technically strong in Excel and organized with high attention to detail Reliable, ethical, with strong communication and time-management abilities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R10000,00 - R15000,00 per month

Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:

Sage 50 Accounting: 5 years (Required)
Language:

English (Required)
License/Certification:

SA Identity document (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/07/11

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1457190
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Benoni, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned