General Ledger / Assistant Accountant

Join a high-performing global finance team where you can strengthen your technical accounting expertise within a structured and collaborative environment.

Cape Town | Hybrid (3 days in office) | Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm UK Time | £1,792.14 – £2,016.16 per month (R40 000 - R45 000 p/m)

About Our Client

Our client is an established international organisation with a centralised finance function focused on strong governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. They offer a supportive environment for ambitious finance professionals looking to broaden their technical accounting exposure within a complex and fast-paced business environment.

The Role: General Ledger / Assistant Accountant

This role is ideal for a near-qualified finance professional looking to further develop their general ledger and financial reporting experience. You will play a key role in supporting month-end processes, reconciliations, statutory requirements, and financial reporting activities while working closely with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• 2+ years of accounting experience within a General Ledger, Assistant Accountant, or similar finance role
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial statements
• Provide analysis and commentary on financial variances where required
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Contribute to process improvements and strengthening of financial controls
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to support finance operations

About You

• Near-qualified accountant studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles
• Experience with month-end activities and balance sheet reconciliations
• High attention to detail and strong levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines effectively
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across the business
• Proactive mindset with a structured and process-driven approach
• Comfortable working within a collaborative and high-performing finance environment