Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Cost Accountant role based in Bellville. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.
Overview
The Cost Accountant vacancy forms part of how the Bellville branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Practically speaking, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Cost Accountant taking on this position.
On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Bellville also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Working in Bellville
Bellville continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with with views toward Table Mountain. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Bellville.
Many candidates already living within reach of Bellville cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Bellville offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bellville have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Bellville.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
Who We’re Looking For
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.