Centurion: Junior Bookkeeper posted by The Recruitment Pig

JVR Software; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig in Gauteng seeks a detail-oriented finance assistant to support daily accounts, learn key reporting skills, and ensure smooth operations. This role offers hands-on mentorship in finance and accounting, with opportunities to grow within a high-performing team.

You will handle bookkeeping up to trial balance, assist with VAT schedules, payroll support, and maintain accurate records using Sage Evolution and Excel tools.

Qualifications

• Matric with Accounting or Mathematics as a subject.
• Tertiary qualification in Financial Management or Accounting.
• Experience managing financial records up to trial balance.
• Hands-on experience using Sage Evolution accounting software.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Basic understanding of creditors reconciliations, VAT schedules, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process daily bookkeeping entries up to trial balance.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist onboarding group creditors.
• Assist with month-end VAT schedules and audit preparation files.
• Support monthly payroll records and carry out basic payroll duties.
• Capture daily financial entries using Sage Evolution.
• Reconcile bank accounts, petty cash, and credit card expenses.
• Prepare clear spreadsheets for review.

Skills

Sage Evolution

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Creditors reconciliation

VAT schedules

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Financial Management or Accounting

Job description

Employer The Recruitment Pig Location Gauteng Job type Client Services/Sales Support Salary 10000 Find Recruiters Posted 19 Oct 2026

Responsibilities

• Process daily bookkeeping entries accurately right up to trial balance.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with onboarding new group creditors.
• Assist the team with month-end VAT schedules and audit preparation files.
• Support monthly payroll records and carry out basic payroll administration duties.
• Capture daily financial entries smoothly using Sage Evolution software.
• Reconcile company bank accounts, petty cash floats, and credit card expenses.
• Prepare clear spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for review.

Requirements

• Matric certificate with Accounting or Mathematics passed as a subject.
• Tertiary qualification: Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Financial Management or Accounting.
• Working experience managing financial records up to trial balance.
• Practical, hands-on experience using Sage Evolution accounting software.
• Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Basic understanding of creditors reconciliations, VAT schedules, and variance analysis.
• A positive attitude, a keen willingness to learn, and strong team-player spirit.

About the role

This role offers great hands-on mentorship to help you grow your finance and accounting career. You will support daily accounts, learn key reporting skills, and help keep operations running smoothly. It is the perfect opportunity to build your experience within a helpful, high-performing team.