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Accounting Assistant

Average Early-Career Accounting Assistant with General Ledger Accounting Skills Salary in South Africa

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R174,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 70k
MEDIAN
ZAR 174k
90%
ZAR 284k

The average salary for an Accounting Assistant is R174,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R70k - R284k
Bonus
R10k - R20k
Total Pay
R61k - R281k
Based on 14 salary profiles (last updated Dec 18 2024)
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What Do Accounting Assistants Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Accounting Assistant

None
100%

Gender Breakdown for Accounting Assistants

Female
63.6%
Male
36.4%
This data is based on 11 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Accounting Assistants

What is the highest pay for Accounting Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Accounting Assistant is ZAR 284k / year

What is the lowest pay for Accounting Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Accounting Assistant is ZAR 70k / year

How can Accounting Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Accounting Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Accounting Assistant that oversees more junior Accounting Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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