Assistant to Accountant

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW006143/ML2

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

A Well-established company based in Stellenbosch, has a vacancy employ an Accounts Assistant with 4 – 6 years working experience in financials to assist the Accountant.

Purpose of the Role: To maintain accurate financial records with a strong focus on debtors and creditors management. This role acts as the right-hand assistant to the Accountant, ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations within the company.’
Requirements:

Diploma or Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance essential
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or finance role
Proficiency in accounting systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills
Strong understanding of debtors and creditors processes

Required skills and competencies:

High attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong communication and follow-up skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professional, trustworthy, and discreet with confidential information

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Debtors Management
- Manage and maintain the debtors ledger accurately and timeously
- Issue customer invoices and statements
- Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure prompt collections
- Allocate customer payments correctly (EFT, cash, card, floor plan, etc.)
- Resolve debtor account queries in collaboration with Sales, Parts, and Service departments
- Prepare age analysis reports and escalate overdue accounts
Creditors Management
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in line with dealership controls
- Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes
- Reconcile supplier statements monthly
- Prepare payment schedules and assist with EFT runs
- Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies
- Maintain accurate creditor age analysis
Bookkeeping & Accounting Support
- Capture daily financial transactions into the accounting system
- Perform daily bank reconciliations
- Support month-end and year-end procedures
- Prepare schedules and reports as requested by the Accountant
- Assist with audits (internal, external, and OEM-related)
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
Administrative Support
- Act as administrative support and backup for the Accountant
- Maintain organized financial records and filing systems (digital and physical)
- Assist with reporting required by the company (OEM submissions)
- Support stock control administration where required
- Perform general administrative duties related to the finance department

In return a competitive salary is on offer + large company benefits

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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.