Assistant Accountant – Luxury Wine Estate | StellenboschSalary: Negotiable Depending on ExperienceKendrick 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 reconciliationsExecute general ledger functions including journal entriesManage debtors: issue invoices, perform account reconciliations, and follow up on collectionsHandle creditors: capture invoices, reconcile accounts, and prepare payment batchesAdminister stock: capture stock invoices and assist with monthly stocktakesManage petty cashPlace orders for centralised goods and suppliesPerform general administrative and office duties as requiredMain Requirements:Grade 12 essentialA degree, diploma, or certificate in Finance, Accounting, or BookkeepingFluent in both English and AfrikaansMinimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting rolePrevious experience in the hospitality industry is advantageousProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelExperience with Pastel (Sage) Evolution or similar accounting softwareFamiliarity with Easipos is beneficialExcellent organisational skills and high attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesDemonstrates initiative and takes ownership of responsibilitiesAbility to work collaboratively across departmentsProfessional, flexible, and accountable approachThis is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated accounting professional looking to grow within a renowned and dynamic luxury estate setting.
