Junior Accountant

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant in Cape Town. This role involves supporting the finance team with routine accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial data, and maintaining organized records. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accounting with at least one year of experience using Xero, Sage, and Pastel. Strong knowledge of E-Filling and EasyPay is required. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in accounting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferably in accounting.
• Comfortable working with financial software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately.
• Perform bank, supplier, and customer account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits and compliance.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Xero

Sage

Pastel

E-Filling

EasyPay

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting

Job description

The Junior Accountant plays a key support role within the finance team, assisting with routine accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial data, and maintaining well-organized records. This position is ideal for a motivated individual eager to build a career in accounting while contributing to the efficiency of the company’s financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time
• Perform bank, supplier, and customer account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits and compliance requirements
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company policies
• Carry out other ad-hoc accounting duties as required

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting
• 1 Year experience with Xero, Sage and Pastel
• Needs to be comfortable with E-Filling and EasyPay