Junior Accountant - 6 Months Contract

Isilumko Staffing (JHB); England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing (JHB) is hiring a Junior Accountant on a 6-month contract in the United Kingdom to help develop accounting skills and support seamless financial operations within a dynamic finance team.

You will handle payments, journals, reconciliations, month-end tasks, and internal controls while liaising with other departments as needed. 1–3 years’ experience and proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and RPE are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and RPE.
• Strong skills in account reconciliation and time management.
• Knowledge of C programming language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier and other business payments accurately and promptly.
• Prepare and record general ledger journals.
• Reconcile financial transactions and assist with account reconciliations.
• Maintain precise financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve payment queries.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team.
• Perform any other finance-related duties as required.

Skills

Excel

Account reconciliation

Time management

RPE

Tools

RPE

Accounting software

Job description

Are you looking to make a tangible impact in finance within a dynamic environment? A leading staffing provider is recruiting for a Junior Accountant on a 6-month contract, offering an opportunity to develop your accounting skills and contribute to seamless financial operations.

What You'll Do:

• Process supplier and other business payments accurately and promptly.
• Prepare and record general ledger journals.
• Reconcile financial transactions and assist with account reconciliations.
• Maintain precise financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve payment queries.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team.
• Perform any other finance-related duties as required.

Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and RPE.
• Strong skills in account reconciliation and time management.
• Knowledge of C programming language is advantageous.

Familiarity with the following:

• Accounting Software
• C
• RPE
• Excel
• Account Reconciliation
• Time Management

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience within a professional team.
• Opportunity to enhance your financial and accounting skills.
• Work on a project basis with potential for growth.