Stellenbosch: Assistant Accountant posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Assistant Accountant Luxury Wine Estate | Stellenbosch
Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a detail-driven and organised Assistant Accountant to join the finance team at a prestigious luxury wine estate in Stellenbosch. This role is ideal for a candidate with a solid accounting background and a strong understanding of financial processes within a hospitality environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Capture cash book entries and perform daily cash-up reconciliations

• Execute general ledger functions including journal entries

• Manage debtors: issue invoices, perform account reconciliations, and follow up on collections

• Handle creditors: capture invoices, reconcile accounts, and prepare payment batches

• Administer stock: capture stock invoices and assist with monthly stocktakes

• Manage petty cash

• Place orders for centralised goods and supplies

• Perform general administrative and office duties as required

Main Requirements:

• Grade 12 essential

• A degree, diploma, or certificate in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping

• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar accounting role

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Experience with Pastel (Sage) Evolution or similar accounting software

• Familiarity with Easipos is beneficial

• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Demonstrates initiative and takes ownership of responsibilities

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments

• Professional, flexible, and accountable approach

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated accounting professional looking to grow within a renowned and dynamic luxury estate setting.