Assistant Accountant

About

Description

A finance role to support the Finance function by delivering accurate financial information, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, ensuring policy compliance, managing intra-departmental charges, and providing analytical and administrative support to budget holders. The role operates within a service-oriented finance environment that supports diverse business units and reports to the Senior Management Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Financial Administration: Prepare monthly management accounts, process journals, manage accruals, ensure policy compliance, and process Intra-Departmental Charges (IDC) in SAP
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support budget holders through annual cycles, challenge assumptions, collate headcount/employment costs, and capture data in SAP
• Accounts Payable Support: Assist with purchase requisitions/orders, invoice processing, and vendor account reconciliation
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly/ad-hoc reports, perform variance analysis, and engage stakeholders on corrective actions
• Stakeholder Support: Provide finance support to non-finance managers, train budget holders, and build strong relationships

Qualifications

• Education: BCom in Accounting or equivalent
• Experience:
• Finance experience to profit-centre/accounting level
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Experience in organisations with multiple service lines and cost allocations
• Experience in analysing and reporting on financial performance
• Accounts payable and procurement system experience
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Management and financial accounting principles
• SAP ERP system knowledge is highly advantageous
• Intermediate Excel and MS Office proficiency
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, and the ability to work under deadlines

Application instructions:

• Submit applications on or before 9 February 2026.
• Use the reference #LI-LN1.
• If not contacted within four weeks after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.