Junior Accountant

Staff Focus; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Focus in Gauteng is seeking a detail‑oriented junior accountant to support day‑to‑day financial processes. You will handle supplier invoices, reconciliations, VAT, bank reconciliations, and month‑end activities.

The ideal candidate has a BCom in Accounting and 1–3 years’ experience, strong Excel, and familiarity with SAP is a plus. You will work independently to meet deadlines in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Completed BCom Accounting degree.
• 1–3 years accounting experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working on SAP will be advantageous.
• Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and creditor reconciliations.
• Prepare supplier payments and remittances.
• Perform bank and cashbook reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT calculations and submissions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Process journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end accounting processes.
• Liaise with suppliers, banks and SARS where required.
• Provide support to the Financial Manager with various accounting functions.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Deadline driven

Education

BCom Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and creditor reconciliations
• Prepare supplier payments and remittances
• Perform bank and cashbook reconciliations
• Assist with VAT calculations and submissions
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Process journals, accruals and prepayments
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end accounting processes
• Liaise with suppliers, banks and SARS where required
• Provide support to the Financial Manager with various accounting functions

Requirements

• Completed BCom Accounting degree
• 1–3 years' accounting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience working on SAP will be advantageous
• Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines