Junior Accountant

Pillango Placements; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking a finance all-rounder for a role involving day-to-day accounting tasks with opportunities for growth into senior finance leadership. The candidate should possess a Diploma or Degree in Accounting and ideally have experience with Xero and statutory compliance. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, as is fluency in both English and Afrikaans. This position is situated in Centurion, Gauteng, with a faith-based work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance role.
• Working knowledge of payroll, VAT, and statutory compliance.
• Studying towards or interested in CIMA/SAIPA/SAICA.

Responsibilities

• Upload and allocate bank transactions in Xero.
• Review and approve supplier bills.
• Conduct weekly market sales and stock checks.
• Process monthly payroll and submit EMP returns.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure finance compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Communication

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

Job description

The Role

This is a hands-on, all-rounder finance position where you'll take ownership of day-to-day accounting tasks, working closely with the General Manager. As the business develops, there will be opportunities for you to grow into a senior finance leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Upload and allocate bank transactions in Xero and reconcile bank accounts
• Send customer statements and handle account queries
• Review and approve supplier bills
• Perform weekly supplier payments
• Conduct weekly market sales and stock checks, collaborating on stock control improvements
• Process monthly payroll and submit EMP returns
• Perform VAT reconciliations and prepare submissions
• Prepare and post monthly accounting journals
• Complete month-end reconciliations and prepare management accounts
• Coordinate all finance-related office functions
• Train and support office staff on finance processes
• Improve and document finance and admin procedures
• Liaise with auditors and ensure finance compliance

Who We're Looking For

We need someone who is highly organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Youll need to be comfortable working with non-finance professionals, explaining financial matters clearly, and guiding staff through financial processes. As we continue to expand, this role offers the perfect opportunity for someone eager to grow into a leadership position.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping
• Studying towards or interested in CIMA/SAIPA/SAICA
• 25 years of experience in a finance role
• Working knowledge of Xero (or similar accounting software)
• Experience with payroll, VAT, and statutory compliance
• Strong Excel skills
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans
• This is a faith-based work environment, and candidates will need to align with the organisations values and ethos to be a good cultural fit.

The salary offer will be market related aligned with qualifications, skills and experience.