Junior Accountant

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Hybrid; EUR 9,700 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension fund

Medical aid

Professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a junior accountant to join the finance team. The role offers a hybrid work model, combining office collaboration with remote work, ideal for recent graduates or those with 0–3 years of accounting experience.

You will support senior staff with bookkeeping, reconciliations, data entry, and reporting, learn accounting software, and develop professional skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment within a stable retail business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic knowledge of accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes and systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to work both remotely and in the office in Queenstown.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping duties, including recording financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation.
• Prepare basic financial reports and schedules as requested by senior staff.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Maintain organized financial records and filing systems.
• Support the accounting team with data entry and other administrative tasks.
• Help in the preparation of tax documentation and compliance requirements.
• Learn and apply accounting software and tools used by the company.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role Our client, a growing retail chain with operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , is seeking an eager and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their finance department. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual with a couple of years of accounting experience looking to build a career in a supportive and dynamic environment. The role offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of office-based collaboration and the convenience of remote work. You will assist the senior accounting team with a variety of tasks, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, data entry, and report preparation. This position provides a fantastic foundation in accounting principles and practical application, under the guidance of experienced professionals. The role is designed for someone looking to grow and learn within the accounting field in the Queenstown area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping duties, including recording financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation.
• Prepare basic financial reports and schedules as requested by senior staff.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Maintain organized financial records and filing systems.
• Support the accounting team with data entry and other administrative tasks.
• Help in the preparation of tax documentation and compliance requirements.
• Learn and apply accounting software and tools used by the company.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic knowledge of accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes and systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to work both remotely and in the office in Queenstown .
• A proactive attitude and a desire to develop professionally in accounting.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive entry-level salary, with opportunities for review based on performance.
• The hybrid work model provides a good work-life balance.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned accounting professionals.
• Contribution to a company pension fund and basic medical aid.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further studies.
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment in Queenstown .
• Secure employment within a stable retail business.