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Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW005985/ML2

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Well-established company based in Technopark Stellenbosch has a vacancy for an Accounting Assistant with at least 2 -5 years experience in bookkeeping to general ledger accounting to join their successful team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Manager

Requirements

Diploma in Accounting or Finance experience).
SAIPA qualified (Not essential)
2 – 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping or general ledger accounting.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English.
Computer literate (MS Word, PowerPoint and MS Excel)
Xero Accounting Software knowledge

Duties will include, but not limited to:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records.
Post journal entries and adjustments as required.
Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts, including bank, debtors, creditors, and control accounts.
Prepare monthly trial balances and supporting schedules.
Prepare accurate invoicing across multiple clients.
Manage debtor and creditor ledgers, ensuring timely collections and payments.
Prepare supplier reconciliations and oversee payment runs.
Follow up on outstanding accounts and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
Act as the first point of contact for clients on administrative and account queries.
Support the Financial Manager in preparing management and financial reports.
Maintain organised financial records and support internal and external audits.
Work closely with administrative and operational teams to ensure accurate financial data capture.

Key Skills & Attributes:

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of financial record-keeping.
Solid understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes.
Strong organisational and time management abilities; able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
High degree of accountability, integrity, and confidentiality.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.