Hybrid Junior Accountant: Month-End & VAT Automation

Houst; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days paid holiday

Extra day off for birthday

Hybrid working model

Mental health support coverage

Laptop for business use

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Accountant responsible for managing financial records and ensuring compliance across its entities. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in finance, a degree in Finance/Accounting, and proficiency in accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks. The role offers a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and includes benefits such as paid holidays and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance/accounting role (typically 3+ years).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards (e.g. IFRS or GAAP).
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements, especially in automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting process up to TB across Group's entities.
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and complete financial records.
• Identify and implement process automation to enhance efficiency in accounts payable.

Skills

Invoice processing

Payment runs

Bank reconciliations

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Accounting software proficiency

Strong Excel skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Professional qualification (preferred)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Pastel

Job description

A dynamic financial services company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Accountant responsible for managing financial records and ensuring compliance across its entities. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in finance, a degree in Finance/Accounting, and proficiency in accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks. The role offers a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and includes benefits such as paid holidays and mental health support.