Hybrid Junior Accountant: Reconciliations, Automation & FinOps

Houst Limited.; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Birthday day off

Laptop provided

Mental health support (BetterHelp)

22–23 days annual leave + public hols

Job summary

Houst Limited. is hiring a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and finance operations. You will maintain books up to trial balance across several group entities and collaborate with Operations to ensure timely payments and accurate postings.

This hands-on role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and familiarity with Xero, payment runs, and reconciliations. Hybrid work, based in Cape Town, with on-site interviews.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a finance/accounting role.
• Degree in Finance/Accounting required; professional qualification preferred.
• Experience with invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience with financial controls and compliance frameworks.
• Proficient in Xero/QuickBooks/Pastel; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Run full accounting cycle up to trial balance for multiple entities in Xero.
• Prepare monthly bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations; post journals and accruals.
• Support month-end close to ensure accurate, on-time management accounts.
• Identify and implement process automation to improve accounts payable efficiency; maintain financial controls.
• Keep Xero tidy and organized (COA, contacts, tracking, clearing accounts).
• Collaborate with Operations to resolve billing and data questions; ensure correct posting.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Pastel

Job description

Houst Limited. is hiring a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and finance operations. You will maintain books up to trial balance across several group entities and collaborate with Operations to ensure timely payments and accurate postings.

This hands-on role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and familiarity with Xero, payment runs, and reconciliations. Hybrid work, based in Cape Town, with on-site interviews.