The Role
Process accounting records using Pastel, prepare VAT and payroll tax returns, draft financial statements, perform reconciliations, manage debtors and creditors, handle data entry and analysis, liaise with clients, and perform general administrative accounting duties.
Summary Generated by Built In
An established accounting practice, in Ermelo, is seeking a motivated Trainee Accountant / Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers fantastic hands-on exposure across a wide range of industries and full support for your professional development, including the opportunity to complete a SAIPA clerkship. If you possess a strong foundation in accounting, and are eager to build your career in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Processing accounting records on Pastel
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Preparing and submitting EMP (payroll tax) returns
- Drafting financial statements
- Account reconciliations
- Debtors and creditors control
- General administrative and accounting duties
- Data entry, verification, and analysis
- Liaising with clients and relevant institutions
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 (Accounting as a subject is advantageous)
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting (BCom) or currently studying towards one (advantageous)
- Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with Pastel Accounting is advantageous
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Excellent communication and administrative skills
- Ability to work accurately, remain organised, and perform under pressure
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
- Bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
Benefits
- A professional and supportive working environment
- Training and career development opportunities, including a SAIPA clerkship / articles
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and industries
- Competitive remuneration aligned with qualifications and experience
Skills Required
- Matric / Grade 12
- Accounting as a subject at Matric level
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting (BCom) or currently studying towards one
- Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with Pastel Accounting
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Excellent communication and administrative skills
- Ability to work accurately, remain organised, and perform under pressure
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
- Bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
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The Company
What We Do
Outsourced CFO offers founders financial management services including CFO Services, Cloud Accounting, Automation Services & Talent Solutions, building world-class finance functions for scaling companies.
