Junior Accountant

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive starting salary withannual

Medical aid contribution

Provident fund

On-the-job training and mentorship

Positive team atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the finance team and grow with the role. You will work on monthly reports, reconciliations, and processing invoices with a mix of office and remote work.

The position requires 1–2 years of accounting experience and familiarity with Pastel or QuickBooks, along with a basic understanding of SA financial regulations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Basic familiarity with South African financial regulations.
• Proficiency with Pastel or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and reconciliations.
• Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Help maintain the general ledger and month-end close procedures.
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Pastel

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support their finance department. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your accounting career within a collaborative team environment, with a mix of office-based and remote work flexibility. You will gain exposure to a wide range of accounting functions, contributing to the smooth financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will be eager to learn, proactive in their approach, and committed to upholding the company's financial standards and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and reconciliations.
• Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Help maintain the general ledger and assist with month-end close procedures.
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts.
• Participate in audits and ensure documentation is readily available.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Familiarity with accounting software like Pastel or QuickBooks.
• Basic understanding of South African financial regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with annual reviews.
• Medical aid contribution and provident fund.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and home.
• On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• A positive and supportive team atmosphere focused on professional growth.