Junior Accountant

Dhs South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international accounting firm in Cape Town is looking for a Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage client financial administrations and ensure accuracy. The ideal candidate should hold a university degree, possess strong time management skills, and be fluent in Afrikaans and English. This role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Possibility to train in the Netherlands after two years

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant work experience in an accounting firm.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English.
• Willingness to learn accounting systems and Dutch rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete financial administration of clients from the Netherlands.
• Ensure administrations are compilation-ready.
• Communicate directly with Dutch colleagues regarding client accounting.
• Process client administration efficiently.
• Suggest process improvements proactively.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Second round of hiring is here. Join our Growing Team Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper

Are you an ambitious Junior Accountant, living in Cape Town, and looking to further develop yourself in a challenging international work environment?

Would you like to be responsible for handling administration from A to Z?

Are you also accurate, communicative, efficient with accounting systems, and available full-time?

If so, you might be the new colleague that DHS South Africa is looking for.

As a Junior Accountant at DHS South Africa, you play a key role in ensuring that financial administrations are accurate and well‑organized.

You are a detail‑oriented professional with a critical mindset and a strong desire to grow.

You will be based at our Century City office in Cape Town, where you will work closely with our team to support clients and contribute to the success of our firm.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Manage the complete financial administration of clients from the Netherlands


• Ensure the administrations are compilation‑ready


• Communicate directly with the colleagues in the Netherlands regarding client accounting


• Process client administration efficiently


• Proactively suggest process improvements where possible

What do you need for experience and knowledge?

You hold a university degree with at least one year of relevant work experience in an accounting firm. Speaking Afrikaans and English is a must. Willing to learn our systems. Willing to learn our (Dutch) accounting rules (not very different from IFRS). Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Affinity with automation in accounting.

What kind of person are you?

You are used to working with deadlines and enjoy working in a team, but can also work independently when needed.

Time management is an important skill for the job, where you can manage with your team the schedule according to deadlines and delivery dates.

Moreover, you are eager to learn and to share knowledge with your colleagues.

Besides that you are accurate, quality‑focused and results‑oriented.

About DHS South Africa

DHS South Africa is based in Century City, Cape Town, and is affiliated with Dijksterhuis Accountants in the Netherlands.

The Dutch office employs approximately 25 staff members, while the South African branch has currently a team of 5 employees.

Several times a year, colleagues from the Netherlands travel to South Africa to provide training.

At DHS South Africa we maintain an informal atmosphere and a flat organizational structure.

We value the person behind the employee, which is reflected in our focus on personal development and the attention we give to each other within the team.

In addition, there is a possibility of coming to the Netherlands for training if targets are met after two years.

Interested in this opportunity and believe your skills and experience are a good match?

We'd love to receive your CV and motivation letter at

For any questions about the role, feel free to contact us via