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Accounting Assistant

Average Early-Career Accounting Assistant with Paying Invoices Skills Hourly Pay in South Africa

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R51.46
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (ZAR)

The average hourly pay for an Accounting Assistant is R51.46 in 2025

Hourly Rate
R0 - R51
Bonus
R0 - R3k
Total Pay
R102k - R151k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Dec 17 2023)
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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
83.3%
Male
16.7%
This data is based on 6 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 ZARNaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Accounting Assistants?

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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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