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Accounts Assistant

Average Accounts Assistant with Payroll Administration Skills Salary in South Africa

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R128,950
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Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 101k
MEDIAN
ZAR 129k
75%
ZAR 159k

The average salary for an Accounts Assistant is R128,950 in 2025

Base Salary
R101k - R159k
Total Pay
R101k - R159k
(last updated Apr 03 2022)
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What Do Accounts Assistants Do?

Accounts Assistant Tasks
  • Receive and process payments, invoices, employee reimbursements, bills, and other accounting information.
  • Batch and prepare payments, payroll, or other outgoing financial data.
  • Enter data into databases and accounting software, balancing accounts.
  • Review transactions for errors and accuracy and make corrections.
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Common Health Benefits for a Accounts Assistant

None
100%

Gender Breakdown for Accounts Assistants

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Accounts Assistants

What is the highest pay for Accounts Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Accounts Assistant is ZARNaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Accounts Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Accounts Assistant is ZARNaN / year

How can Accounts Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Accounts 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 Accounts Assistant that oversees more junior Accounts Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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