Junior Accountant

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

On-site work environment in EastLondon

Structured training and mentorship

Pension fund benefits

Medical aid

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to various accounting tasks

Supportive team atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a highly motivated Junior Accountant to join the on-site finance team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across daily accounting tasks, with support from a senior team in a collaborative office environment.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and eagerness to develop their accounting career within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Recent graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in an office environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the accounting profession.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Help with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Process expense reports and ensure compliance with company policy.
• Support the senior accounting team with ad-hoc tasks and projects.
• Learn and apply accounting principles and company procedures.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing firm in East London , is seeking a motivated and eager Junior Accountant to join their bustling finance department. This role is based on-site and offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain comprehensive experience in accounting. You will be involved in a wide range of accounting tasks, supporting the senior accounting team with daily operations, financial record-keeping, and assisting with month-end closing procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses a strong work ethic, and is keen to learn and develop their accounting career within a supportive team environment. This is an excellent entry point into the accounting profession in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Help with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Process expense reports and ensure compliance with company policy.
• Support the senior accounting team with ad-hoc tasks and projects.
• Learn and apply accounting principles and company procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Recent graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in an office environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the accounting profession.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• On-site work environment in East London .
• Medical aid and pension fund benefits.
• Structured training and mentorship program.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the firm.
• Exposure to various accounting functions and business practices.
• Supportive team atmosphere.