Accounts Assistant

A fast-growing international logistics and financial services provider is seeking a meticulous, driven Accounts Assistant to join their finance team based in Centurion. This is a 3-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start, operating cross-borders in an environment with multiple moving parts. Working hours are 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around lunchtime. For the right candidate, there is potential for hybrid work after the training period, depending on performance and onboarding success. As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily finance function across regional and cross-border operations. Because the business handles complex multi-currency transactions, experience or exposure to Foreign Exchange (FX) is highly beneficial and will set your application apart. This role is ideal for a resilient professional who excels at high-volume processing, tight financial controls, and bringing structure to a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Cash, Bank & Reconciliations: Perform daily cash office and bank imports, transaction allocations, supplier reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations. Invoices & Documentation: Process invoices, track down missing supporting documentation from relevant parties, and ensure strict compliance with regional VAT requirements. Accounting & Journals: Allocate OPEX transactions, pass journals/adjustments in the accounting software, and investigate operational vs. accounting system discrepancies. Tax & Compliance: Assist with VAT reconciliations, statutory submissions, and support regional tax consultants with required documentation. Reporting & Audit Support: Generate exception reports, assist auditors with requested information, and handle ad-hoc uploads for the Finance Manager. Fixed Assets & Payments: Monitor the Fixed Assets Register, identify assets to be capitalized, and process payment requests to the Treasury Department. Requirements Education: Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting or bookkeeping environment. Reconciliation Expertise: Proven experience handling high-volume transaction processing and reconciliations. Industry Edge: Exposure to Foreign Exchange (FX) or cross-border transactions is highly advantageous. Systems: Experience working with accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERPs). Excel Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are non-negotiable. Compliance Knowledge: Sound understanding of VAT and financial controls. A resilient self-starter who thrives under pressure and can manage a full office day. Highly analytical with sharp diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Strong time-management, planning, and organizational skills. An excellent, professional communicator in English (both written and verbal) who values confidentiality.