Accountant

Globe 24-7; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology and services business in Johannesburg is looking for a junior accountant/bookkeeper to support core accounting and bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years’ experience. Responsibilities include financial processing, reconciliations, and month-end support. This role offers exposure to international operations and modern accounting systems, making it perfect for someone aiming for a long-term career in finance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a junior accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Strong skills in reconciliations, ledger work, and processing high volumes accurately.
• Good understanding of VAT principles.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process invoices, supplier statements, purchase orders, and payment requests.
• Perform bank, supplier, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end close with journals, schedules, and variance checks.

Skills

Reconciliations

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Cloud-based accounting platforms

Excel skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Company

A growing technology and services business operating across several international markets. The organisation supports global clients with data-driven solutions and is expanding its South African finance function to strengthen internal controls, reporting accuracy, and day-to-day operational support.

The Role

This position supports the Finance Manager with core accounting and bookkeeping tasks. The role focuses on accurate financial processing, reconciliations, monthly reporting inputs, and ensuring strong financial hygiene across the business. It suits someone who is detail-oriented, organised, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple systems.

The Responsibilities

• Capture and process invoices, supplier statements, purchase orders, and payment requests.
• Perform bank, supplier, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Support month‑end close with journals, schedules, and variance checks.
• Assist with VAT calculations, submissions, and supporting documentation.
• Track company expenses, staff reimbursements, and credit card transactions.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare supporting documents for audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist with cashflow tracking and weekly reporting inputs.
• Work closely with internal teams to resolve queries and ensure clean financial data.

The Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a junior accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Strong skills in reconciliations, ledger work, and processing high volumes accurately.
• Comfortable working in cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
• Solid Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables beneficial).
• Good understanding of VAT principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a hybrid environment.

The Rewards

This role gives a junior accountant/bookkeeper solid exposure to international operations, modern cloud‑based systems, and a supportive finance environment that values accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement. It’s a good match for someone looking to build a long‑term finance career while gaining hands‑on experience across the full accounting cycle.

Contact Us

Please apply directly by submitting your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.