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Macrotec Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with a strong accounting background to support our finance and project teams. This role combines data capture with project-related administrative tasks, requiring someone who can handle diverse responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Financial Administration and Data Capture

• Capture and process financial data including cash books, invoices, and purchase orders
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with company procedures
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and financial reporting
• Process expense claims and maintain petty cash records
• Support the finance team with data entry and document filing

• Update and maintain project-related spreadsheets and databases
• Coordinate travel arrangements including flight bookings and accommodation
• Process visa applications and ensure travel documentation is complete
• Track project timelines and assist with scheduling
• Maintain project files and documentation

• Provide general office support including answering phones and managing correspondence
• Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting materials
• Maintain office supplies inventory
• Assist with reception duties as needed
• Support other departments with administrative tasks as required

• Proven experience in data capturing and financial administration
• Accounting background with understanding of basic accounting principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Certificate or diploma in accounting, bookkeeping, or related field

Hire Resolve is currently seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our client's team in the defense industry. As an Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to the Accounting department and assisting with various accounting tasks specific to the defense industry. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in accounting within the defense sector and further develop their skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks specific to the defense industry
• Prepare and process invoices and payment requests for defense-related projects
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements for defense contracts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures for defense-related financials
• Help maintain accurate and organized financial records for defense projects
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation within the defense sector
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed, with a focus on defense-related activities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in an accounting role is a plus
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of defense industry accounting regulations and procedures is a plus

Overview

Accounting Assistant • MID582 • Location: Vereeniging

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Assist with general ledger recons and reporting
• Daily banking and payment queries
• Petty cash
• Assist with VAT
• Assist with fixed assets
• General admin duties

• Communication skills
• MS Office (Required)
• Financial package knowledge preferred
• SAP Business One – MUST HAVE
• Figure orientated
• Working with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

• National Senior Certificate
• Certificate/ diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting, or studying towards

• 2-3 years’ experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping
• 2 years SAP Business One experience

• 25K Gross
• Fringe Benefits

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Overview

Position: Accounting Assistant

Location: Selby, Johannesburg

Salary: R14,000.00 – R16,000.00

Start Date: As soon as possible

Our client is seeking a proactive, creative, and detail-driven individual to join our growing team in an Accounting Assistant position. If you're passionate about the motor industry and have the skills to support both branding and back-office functions, we want to hear from you!

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Assist with general ledger recons and reporting
• Daily banking and payment queries
• Petty cash
• Assist with VAT
• Assist with fixed assets
• General administration duties
• Reporting to Financial Manager

• 2-3 years’ experience in Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Working with MS Excel and financial reporting tools
• National Senior Certificate
• Certificate / Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting, or equivalent

Macrotec Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with a strong accounting background to support our finance and project teams. This role combines data capture with project-related administrative tasks, requiring someone who can handle diverse responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Financial Administration and Data Capture

• Capture and process financial data including cash books, invoices, and purchase orders
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with company procedures
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and financial reporting
• Process expense claims and maintain petty cash records
• Support the finance team with data entry and document filing

Project Administration

• Update and maintain project-related spreadsheets and databases
• Coordinate travel arrangements including flight bookings and accommodation
• Process visa applications and ensure travel documentation is complete
• Track project timelines and assist with scheduling
• Maintain project files and documentation

General Administration

• Provide general office support including answering phones and managing correspondence
• Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting materials
• Maintain office supplies inventory
• Assist with reception duties as needed
• Support other departments with administrative tasks as required

Requirements

• Proven experience in data capturing and financial administration
• Accounting background with understanding of basic accounting principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Certificate or diploma in accounting, bookkeeping, or related field

Position: Accounting Assistant

MID559
Location: Selby, Johannesburg

Salary: R14,000.00 – R 16,000.00
Start Date: As soon as possible

Our client is seeking a proactive, creative, and detail-driven individual to join our growing team in an Accounting Assistant position. If you're passionate about the motor industry and have the skills to support both branding and back-office functions, we want to hear from you!

? Key Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily accounting tasks, and

ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Assist with general ledger recons and reporting

Daily banking and payment queries

Petty cash

Assist with VAT

Assist with fixed assets

General administration duties

Reporting to Financial Manager

? Requirements:

2-3 years’ experience in Accounting / Bookkeeping

Working with MS Excel and financial reporting tools

National Senior Certificate

Certificate / Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting, or equivalent

Accounting Assistant

MID582

Location: Vereeniging

Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Assist with general ledger recons and reporting

Daily banking and payment queries

Petty cash

Assist with VAT

Assist with fixed assets

General admin duties

Skills & Knowledge:

Communication skills

MS Office (Required)

Financial package knowledge preferred

SAP Business One – MUST HAVE

Figure orientated

Working with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

Education:

National Senior Certificate

Certificate/ diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting, or studying towards

Experience:

2-3 years’ experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping

2 years SAP Business One experience

Remuneration package:

25K Gross

Fringe Benefits

Job Description:

We are seeking a Junior Accounting Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join our team. The role involves managing both Debtors (80%) and Creditors (20%), along with general accounting and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage Debtors and Creditors, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.

Process and reconcile supplier invoices on a daily and weekly basis.

Send out monthly statements and handle outstanding queries promptly.

Compile BEE documents and assist in audit preparations.

Maintain accurate financial records and reports using Sage/Pastel software.

Manage motor vehicle licenses, registrations, and fines.

Assist the senior accountant with various financial tasks.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, with proven references.

Proficient in Sage/Pastel, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Strong knowledge of VAT, invoicing, and reconciliations.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.

Willingness to work alternate weekends when required.

Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information.

If you do not receive a response within 21 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R12 000,00 - R15 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Parkhurst, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sage: 2 years (Required)
• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people's lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.

Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.

And we're insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That's why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry's best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we're on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.

We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town O ffice.

Position Overview:

The role of the Accounting Assistant is to assist the accountants and team leads with data entry, preparation of bank reconciliations, preparation of financial reporting packages and other tasks as required.

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Verify and reconcile vendor statements, addressing discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Monitor and manage vendor relationships, resolving payment related inquiries.
• Prepare and process client debit orders.
• Maintaining small assets register.
• Prepare weekly cashflow forecasts and monthly overhead report.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a weekly basis.
• Record financial transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly / annual closings.
• Maintaining a filing system.
• Assist with other accounting projects, as assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong skills with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Adept at using technology including a variety of software packages/online portals/Cloud-based systems to capture, analyze and record information.
• Strong work ethic, follows instructions, raises issues, good communication skills, solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Willing to work extended time frames during month-end close and any other periods of critical financial activities.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Detail-orientated with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative, great attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• May have to work on SA holidays if the US holidays do not correspond, 'comp time' will be offered in lieu

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Accounting or Finance, or 5 years relevant experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software.

We're obsessed with making this the best job you've ever had

We want our teams to love working here, so we've created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:

• We want our staff to love working here, and so we've created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events.
• Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
• Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
• Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
• Big on family? So are we Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
• Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose
• Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year

MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI's high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.

Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

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