Pastel Accountant – Cape Town Full Time

Hire Resolve’s client in Cape Town, is urgently seeking a skilled Pastel Accountant to join their team. As a Pastel Accountant, you will be responsible for managing financial records, conducting audits, and preparing financial statements using Pastel accounting software. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant with strong proficiency in Pastel to join a well-established firm and contribute to their clients’ financial success.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile financial records using Pastel accounting software
• Responsible for managing several entities
• Process all bank statements, supplier and journal entries up to Trial balance
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Process payments on online banking
• Process and reconcile supplier accounts
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts
• Petty cash control and reconciliation
• Bad debt control and disbursements
• Full creditors functions – updating of all creditors contracts and renewals
• VAT reconciliation and control and e-filing submission
• Process on Profsoft CRM system daily – maintenance of clients and reporting functions
• Maintain orderly file records
• Responsible for IT coordination, insurance reviews/ updates and renewals
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports
• Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations
• Provide financial advice and guidance to clients
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Pastel bookkeeping
• Accounting diploma or higher
• Profsoft experience an advantage
• Proficiency in Excel and all Office software
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong administration and organisation skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• High growth opportunity
• Strong proficiency in Pastel accounting software
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines