Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Report to:
Accountant
Seniority Level: 2-5 years

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate financial records, focus on debtors and creditors management
- Support day-to-day financial operations, ensure compliance
- Act as right-hand assistant to Accountant, assist with reporting, reconciliations, audits

Key Responsibilities:

Debtors Management

- Manage debtors ledger, issue customer invoices/statements
- Follow up on outstanding accounts, resolve queries
- Allocate payments, prepare age analysis reports

Creditors Management

- Process supplier invoices accurately
- Match invoices to POs, reconcile statements
- Prepare payment schedules, resolve queries

Bookkeeping & Accounting Support

- Capture financial transactions, perform bank reconciliations
- Support month-end procedures, assist with audits

Administrative Support

- Provide admin support for Accountant, maintain financial records
- Assist with OEM reporting, stock control admin

Minimum Qualifications and

Experience:

- Diploma/Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance
- 2-3 years' bookkeeping or finance experience
- Motor dealership experience preferred
- Proficiency in accounting systems, advanced MS Excel skills

Required Skills:

- Understanding of debtors/creditors processes
- Attention to detail, organizational skills
- Strong communication, ability to work under pressure