Accountant / All-rounder

Accountant / All-rounder

Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing business with a reputation for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a small but ambitious organisation, they offer a collaborative, hands-on environment where team members play an integral role in supporting business operations and driving continued growth. They are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accountant / All-Rounder to join their team in Germiston. This is a broad, hands-on role that combines finance, administration, stock control, and operational coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, coordinating sales and logistics processes, and supporting overall business operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment. Responsibilities: Financial Administration & Accounting • Process daily bank transactions and perform bank capturing and reconciliations. • Manage daily payments and ensure accurate cashflow administration. • Prepare and process invoices on Pastel. • Complete monthly creditors reconciliations. • Perform month-end trial balance reconciliations and supporting schedules. • Prepare management reports and maintain expense reporting tools. • Process VAT submissions and payments. • Prepare salary inputs, verify payroll information, process salary payments, and post salary journals. • Prepare and process EMP201 payments. • Manage invoice discounting processes and supporting documentation. Sales & Logistics Coordination • Receive and process customer purchase orders. • Coordinate product quantities, delivery dates, and delivery time slots. • Liaise with third-party warehousing providers regarding stock verification. • Arrange collection bookings and request Goods Issued Notes (GI Notes). • Confirm driver and transport details for collections and deliveries. • Ensure delivery time slots are scheduled and communicated effectively. • Verify batch selections and ensure supporting documentation is accurate. • Prepare sales orders and confirm all documentation aligns with original batch selections. • Prepare and process pallet transfer documentation. • Obtain proof of delivery and ensure signed and stamped documentation is received and filed appropriately. Stock Control & Manufacturing Administration • Process stock manufacturing transactions on Pastel. • Verify Bills of Materials (BOMs). • Capture manufacturing information, including overages, shortages, and waste quantities. • Support month-end stock-take processes, reconciliations, and investigations. • Assist with stock reporting and inventory control processes. • Manage co-packing recoveries and related documentation. Administration & Reporting • Maintain accurate financial and operational records. • Ensure all supporting documentation is complete, organised, and audit-ready. • Support business reporting requirements and provide administrative assistance where required. • Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies across the business.

Requirements: • Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field. • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly advantageous. • Experience with Pastel accounting software is essential. • Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, VAT, and payroll administration. • Experience with stock control, inventory management, and manufacturing processes. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. • Experience coordinating logistics, sales administration, or supply chain activities would be beneficial. Skills: • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. • Highly organised with excellent administrative skills. • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and prioritise effectively. • Strong numerical and analytical abilities. • Proactive, hands-on, and willing to support various business functions. • Strong problem-solving and investigation skills. • Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment. • Diligent, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality work.