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Assistant Accountant

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: CPT006340/YG

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Persona Staff

Our client, a well-established company within the investment management sector, is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong fundamentals who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and wants to build long-term career stability.

Key Responsibilities

Process supplier invoices, resolve queries, and prepare weekly payment runs
Maintain accurate customer and supplier records, escalating issues where required
Perform daily bank postings and assist with bank reconciliations
Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Record financial transactions in the General Ledger
Manage Accounts Payable (invoices, payments, reconciliations, age analysis)
Manage Accounts Receivable (invoices, receipts, reconciliations, age analysis)
Prepare and maintain cashflow forecasts and reports
Assist with monthly management accounts and audit queries
Reconcile petty cash
Prepare AP/AR journals and accruals
Handle online payments and SARS administration

Requirements & Attributes

Strong bookkeeping and analytical skills
Proven experience with SARS eFiling and related submissions
Experience working on Sage and/or Microsoft Dynamics
Excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and problem-solve
Hands-on, proactive, and motivated team player
Comfortable working in a remote or hybrid team environment

Education & Experience

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar accounting role
Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
Degree or Diploma in Accounting (or currently studying towards one)
3–5 years’ experience in a Junior / Assistant Accountant role
Proven experience working within a multi-entity group, supporting companies with different shareholders and stakeholder priorities

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to yolandi@personastaff.co.za
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our POPI Act Policy.

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About Persona Staff

Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job