Junior Accountant

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Job summary

A leading client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their team in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong knowledge of tax legislation, payroll cycles, and accounting practices. You'll be responsible for producing reports, supporting financial closures, and ensuring compliance during audits, while also helping to develop and document business processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Tax legislation (ETI).
• Strong knowledge of the payroll cycle and benefits councils.
• Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and tax legislation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Produce error-free accounting reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with tax audits and reconciliations.

Skills

Tax legislation understanding

Financial Reporting

Reconciliation skills

Advanced MS Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or relevant field

Tools

Accpac

VIP -SAGE 300 People

Job description

Junior Accountant

Recruiter:

Stratogo

Job Ref:

HQ001078/pn

Date posted:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Market related Monthly

SUMMARY:

A Leading client is seeking a detailed -orientated and ambitious

Junior Accountant to join our Team.

POSITION INFO:

Position: Accountant

Location: Durban, KZN

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or relevant field
• A strong understanding of Tax legislation (ETI) – (3-5 years exp)
• A strong Understanding Tax year process – EMP501 (3-5 years exp)
• Strong knowledge of the payroll cycle
• Strong knowledge of benefits/bargaining councils
• Strong Financial Reporting and Reconciliation skills
• Knowledge of IFRS for SME’s
• Knowledge of Tax Legislation and compliance (Direct and Indirect)
• Advanced MS Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and compile detailed reports
  
  

Key Competencies

• Planning and organizing
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Strong integrity & Ethics
  
  

Systems Knowledge

• Advanced MS Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Accpac
• VIP -SAGE 300 People - Payroll
  
  

Role and Responsibilities

• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Support month-end and year-end close processes for the group
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Liaise with our Financial Manager to improve financial procedures
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts – Monthly
• Assist with tax audits, tax returns, and employee tax reconciliation (EMP501)
• Direct external audits to ensure compliance
• Preparation of Monthly VAT reconciliation
• All other related tasks
  
  

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