Minimum requirements for the role: A BComm financial accounting / management accounting or any related finance degree or diploma is preferred for the role. Previous experience having worked on Pastel Partner is preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Previous experience having worked in a financial accounting or related role is preferred. The company is also happy to look at a finance graduate with no work experience for this role. Must have good Excel skills. The successful candidate must have sound verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Assisting the Senior Financial Accountant with all accounting duties within the company. Capturing of sales and purchase orders on pastel and raising invoices as well as handling all supplier reconciliations, ensuring they are correct. Handling and assisting the Financial Manager with the full creditors function for the company. Creating purchase orders on Pastel for suppliers and allocating expenses to the correct ledger accounts. Processing, capturing and matching supplier invoices against purchase orders on pastel. Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes to ensure correctness. Reconciling supplier statements to ensure all outstanding invoices are accounted for and follow up on discrepancies. Performing monthly bank reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of transactions. Reconciling creditors’ control accounts and resolve any discrepancies. Assisting in maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate financial record-keeping. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements. Supporting the Finance Manager with financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting. Completing supplier credit applications. Reconciling monthly creditors age analysis. Processing bank statements on Pastel and balancing bank reconciliations on a monthly basis. Submitting VAT and PAYE returns on SARS E-filling monthly. Assisting in preparing company books for year-end auditing. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.