Junior Accountant

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail finance team in East London seeks a finance professional to handle month-end reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, and assist with queries. Candidates must have a Grade 12, a BCom in Accounting or equivalent, and ideally 4+ years' experience in an accounting environment. This role offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic industry with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience within an accounting environment.
• Completed articles are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling and processing of month-end figures from stores.
• Managing balance sheet accounts.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Maintaining asset registers.
• Assisting stores with queries.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• General administrative tasks.
• Any additional duties as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

BCom in Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An established retail group is growing its finance team! This role offers experience in a dynamic industry and an opportunity within a commercial environment. The successful candidate will report directly to the Financial Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BCom in Accounting (preferred) / Equivalent tertiary in Accounting / Finance
• Completed articles OR 4+ years’ experience within an accounting environment

Responsibilities

• Reconciling and processing of month-end figures received from the stores
• Reconciling all balance sheet accounts
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Maintaining the asset registers
• Assisting the stores with queries
• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Assist with general administration
• Any other task deemed necessary for the position