Assistant Accountant

Job Description

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.

Requirements

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