Junior Accountant

The Recruitment Pig; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a diligent Junior Accountant to assist with daily financial transactions and record-keeping. This entry-level role requires a relevant qualification in Accounting or Finance and offers a monthly salary of R10,000. The ideal candidate will manage financial records and support the finance department's operations. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in accounting software are essential.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of practical experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., double-entry bookkeeping).
• Excellent numerical ability and strict attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process daily financial transactions.
• Assist with the management of creditors and debtors ledgers.
• Perform daily and monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
• Process staff claims and petty cash.
• Provide general administrative support to the Financial Manager.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software (Pastel/Sage)

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping

Tools

Pastel

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Junior Accountant job vacancy in Johannesburg.

We are seeking a diligent and motivated Junior Accountant to support our finance department. This entry-level position is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day financial transactions, record-keeping, and general accounting duties to ensure accurate financial control and reporting within the company.

Salary: R10,000 per month.

Key Responsibilities:

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Bookkeeping and Data Entry: Capturing and processing daily financial transactions, including sales invoices, purchase orders, payments, and receipts, into the accounting software (e.g., Pastel/Sage).
• Creditors and Debtors: Assisting with the management of the creditors and debtors ledgers, including reconciling statements and following up on outstanding invoices.
• Bank Reconciliations: Performing daily and monthly bank and cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy between the bank statements and the general ledger.
• Expense Management: Processing staff claims, petty cash, and corporate card expenses, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Administrative Support: Filing and archiving financial documentation, managing correspondence, and providing general administrative support to the Financial Manager.
• Reporting Assistance: Assisting in the preparation of month-end closing procedures and supporting documentation for management reporting.
• Inventory Support: Liaising with the operations team to reconcile inventory counts and stock valuation as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A relevant Tertiary Qualification (Diploma or Degree) in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping is required.
• 0-1 year of practical experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., double-entry bookkeeping).
• Experience with a recognised accounting software package (e.g., Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks) is highly advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Excellent numerical ability and strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must be legally entitled to work in South Africa.