Accounts Assistant Administrator

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Administrator

Location: Gardens, Cape Town

Job Type: Full-time

Please note: Only applicants already residing in Cape Town will be considered for this position.

Overview

Sandak-Lewin Property Trust (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant Administrator to provide essential administrative support to our accounts department. This is a newly created role suited to a reliable all-rounder who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and is happy to assist wherever the team needs support. The role reports directly to the Accounts Administrator and the Accounts Manager. Only candidates with a minimum of two to three years' work experience will be considered. Key Responsibilities

Municipal Recoveries* Capture and recover water and electricity charges from owner accounts

• Upload and check meter readings received from meter reading companies
• Prepare spreadsheets for buildings conducting manual readings

Accounts Support* Assist with reconciliation of owners' accounts and process corrections

• Assist with levy and account queries, including explaining how charges are calculated
• Provide daily administrative support to the Accounts Administrator and Accounts Manager

General Support* Provide ongoing support to colleagues across the accounts department as and where needed

• Address client queries in a professional and efficient manner

Skills & Requirements* Experience: Minimum of two years' work experience, ideally in an accounts or administrative environment, with the ability to work independently to deadlines, prioritise tasks, and manage responsibilities efficiently with minimal supervision

• Qualification: Matric (Grade 12) is sufficient; no further qualifications required
• Skills: Good numerical ability, basic accounting/bookkeeping knowledge, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to learn in-house systems
• References: Contactable references are essential
• Advantageous: Experience in property management, sectional title, or municipal billing/recoveries
• Applicants must already reside in Cape Town

What We Offer

We offer a market-related salary commensurate with your experience, as well as the opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team with genuine room for growth and development within the company. Company Commitment

At Sandak-Lewin Property Trust (Pty) Ltd, we are committed to transformation and the redress of past inequalities. Employment equity objectives will be considered as part of our selection process. Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of applying, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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