Junior Accountant

JenRecruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Accountant in Plattekloof, Cape Town. The ideal candidate will manage full accounting processes, maintain asset registers, and handle reconciliations. This role offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment, requiring a detail-oriented professional with strong Excel skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Completed articles in accounting.
• Proactive and methodical working style.
• Strong integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Full monthly accounting processing including debtors and creditors.
• Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT reconciliations and returns.

Skills

Communication in English

Communication in Afrikaans

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Junior Accountant required in Plattekloof, Cape Town.

Are you a numbers-driven professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy? We’re looking for aJunior Accountantto join our team — someone who’s proactive, methodical, completed their articles and ready to grow within a fast-paced and ambitious environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full monthly accounting processing, including debtors, creditors, bank accounts, and inter-company transactions
• Monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Maintain and manage full fixed asset registers
• Update investor accounts, perform monthly interest calculations, and circulate statements as required
• Prepare and submit monthly/bi-monthly VAT reconciliations and returns
• Handle month-end and year-end journal entries and assist in the year-end audit process
• Compile monthly cash flow forecasts to ensure payment obligations are met

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
• A sharp mind for numbers and reconciliation
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams)
• A detail-oriented, accurate, and methodical working style
• A self-starter who is proactive, independent, and committed to deadlines
• Strong integrity, confidentiality, and a results-oriented mindset
• A team player who is approachable and open to feedback
• The ability to build rapport at all levels and communicate financial information clearly
• Given the current team composition and office environment, candidates within the 25 – 35 age range are likely to integrate seamlessly into the role.

Personal Attributes That Set You Apart:

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility
• Ambitious and eager to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Structured and organised with excellent time management
• Confident in making realistic, well-considered decisions

If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application for this role unsuccessful. By submitting your application for this position, you consent to the retention of your personal information in our database for future employment opportunities. You also grant permission for your details to be reviewed by third parties solely for recruitment and employment purposes. Additionally, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and truthful.