Branch Accountant – Motor Industry

Western Cape, Northern Suburbs

R35 000 + medical + Provident

Dealership Environment | Permanent Role

Are you a detail-driven finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced dealership environment? A well-established motor dealership is looking for an experienced Branch Accountant to take ownership of branch-level financial operations and support departmental performance through accurate reporting, strong controls, and proactive financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Full control of banking, petty cash, CODs, debtors, and creditors
• Daily processing, reconciliations, and payment preparation
• Ensure debtors and creditors remain within agreed terms
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet and GL reconciliations
• Monitor WIP, warranty claims, and workshop documentation flow
• Prepare daily operating controls (DOC) and workshop productivity reports
• Analyse income statements, balance sheets, and budgets
• Manage fixed assets, audits, capex applications, and asset registers
• Prepare management and departmental meeting reports
• Handle internal accounts, maintenance plans, and sundry invoicing
• Maintain excellent financial controls, filing, and compliance with company policies
• Support departmental managers through insights, reporting, and collaboration

Key Competencies & Behaviours

• Strong attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy
• Confident, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong time management and prioritisation abilities
• Professional, approachable, and a committed team player

 Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting or similar qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
  (Retail motor dealership experience highly advantageous)
• Code 8 Driver’s Licence
• Solid understanding of dealership financial processes and controls

You will need the following documents and experience to apply.

• A FULL CV in Word or PDF format - Must include Company Names, Dates of Employment and Reasons for Leaving
• A recent photograph of yourself
• 3 months of payslips
• Names and contact numbers for at least 2 References

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ON THE WEBSITE.

Please send your CV and documents to paula@astorrecruitment.co.za  

NOTE: Should you not hear from one of our Representatives within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position.

BCom Degree in Accounting or similar qualification

Key Competencies & Behaviours

• Strong attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy
• Confident, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong time management and prioritisation abilities
• Professional, approachable, and a committed team player

 Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting or similar qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
  (Retail motor dealership experience highly advantageous)
• Code 8 Driver’s Licence
• Solid understanding of dealership financial processes and controls