Junior Accountant

Fouche & Co Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Accountant in KwaZulu-Natal. This role supports senior colleagues in financial data processing and bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in Accounting and 2 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in Xero and strong attention to detail are required. The position offers R10,000 to R13,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an accounting firm.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices using HubDoc and Dext.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors monthly.
• Format and upload bank statements into Xero.
• Prepare period-end schedules for prepayments and accruals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

HubDoc

Dext

Job description

Overview

As a Junior Accountant, you will support senior colleagues in processing and reconciling financial data. The role involves hands-on bookkeeping tasks, preparation of reports, and maintaining accurate records for multiple clients. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with both local and international accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices using HubDoc and Dext.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors monthly.
• Format and upload bank statements into Xero on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis.
• Perform first-level bank reconciliations by matching receipts and payments to supporting documents.
• Prepare period-end schedules for prepayments and accruals and post related journal entries.
• Liaise with the payroll team and post monthly payroll journals.
• Generate reports from Xero as requested by senior colleagues.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting tasks as required.

Key Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting.
• 02 years accounting experience, preferably within an accounting firm.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Experience using Xero, HubDoc, or Dext would be advantageous .

Remuneration :

R10 000 R13 000 + benefits

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted