Junior Accountant

Key Recruitment Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional food service equipment is seeking a Junior Accountant in Cape Town. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to develop their skills in a dynamic environment, handling accounts payable/receivable, cashbooks management, and supporting the finance department.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience as a Junior Accountant.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience in cloud accounting software such as Xero.

Responsibilities

• Process all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Perform daily bank imports and reconciliations.
• Capture non-stock invoices and perform monthly creditors reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Cloud accounting software

MS Office

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

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Our client is a provider of professional food service equipment. They are based in Cape Town, and they are seeking a Junior Accountant to join their growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to develop their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable / Receivable
2. Process all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.

1. Cashbooks Management
2. Perform daily bank imports and bank reconciliations.
3. Manage petty cash transactions and records.
4. Reconcile and process credit card transactions.
5. Load weekly payments via Paysoft.

1. Creditors (Accounts Payable)
2. Capture a limited number of non-stock invoices.
3. Perform monthly creditors reconciliations.
4. Oversee the loading and processing of month-end payments.

1. Debtors (Accounts Receivable)
2. Process credit notes and ensure accurate allocation to customer accounts.

1. General Administrative Duties
2. Scan, save, and file import documentation; develop a working knowledge of the import process.
3. Perform various administrative support tasks as required.
4. Provide backup support to the Debtors Clerk and Receptionist during periods of absence, including taking over their responsibilities as needed.
5. Assist and support the Financial Manager in day-to-day tasks and ad hoc duties, contributing to the smooth operation of the finance department.

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Key Requirements

• Reputable tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of work experience as a Junior Accountant.
• Experience in cloud accounting software such as Xero.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Familiar with a collaborative team environment.
• Uphold and promote the company values and culture.
• Adaptability and the ability to use initiative.