Junior Accountant

Time Personnel; Parow; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel is seeking a seasoned bookkeeper/ accountant in the Western Cape to manage the full bookkeeping function and maintain precise financial records. You will reconcile accounts payable/receivable, perform GL work, and assist with month-end close and statutory submissions.

The role requires 5+ years’ experience, strong Excel skills, and a keen eye for detail. Collaboration with production, procurement, and management is essential to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric with a relevant Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping.
• 5+ years’ experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of full-function bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.
• Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE and other statutory requirements.
• Experience with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and financial reporting.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with suppliers, customers, auditors and internal departments.
• Strong integrity and a high level of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping function and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and process monthly journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting and close-off procedures.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are correctly allocated.
• Prepare VAT returns, PAYE and other statutory submissions, where applicable.
• Manage supplier invoices, payments and creditor reconciliations.
• Monitor customer accounts, collections and debtor ageing.
• Handle inventory and stock accounting, including stock reconciliations and adjustments.
• Assist with cost accounting, including raw materials, labour, overheads and manufacturing costs.
• Monitor and reconcile work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods.
• Assist with production costing and variance analysis.
• Reconcile inventory movements between the accounting and production/ERP systems.
• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and cash-flow management.
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis for senior management.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and variances.
• Assist with annual audits and provide supporting documentation to auditors.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls and relevant legislation.
• Work closely with production, procurement, warehouse, sales and management teams to ensure accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiencies.
• Supervise or review the work of junior bookkeeping/accounts staff, where applicable.

Skills

Full-function bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

VAT / PAYE

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Integrity

Interdepartment liaison

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric with a relevant Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping


• 5+ years’ experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment


• Strong understanding of full-function bookkeeping and accounting principles


• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger


• Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE and other statutory requirements.


• Experience with month-end and year-end financial processes


• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and financial reporting


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with suppliers, customers, auditors and internal departments


• Strong integrity and a high level of accountability

DUTIES

• Manage the full bookkeeping function and maintain accurate financial records.


• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.


• Perform bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations.


• Prepare and process monthly journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions.


• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting and close-off procedures.


• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are correctly allocated.


• Prepare VAT returns, PAYE and other statutory submissions, where applicable.


• Manage supplier invoices, payments and creditor reconciliations.


• Monitor customer accounts, collections and debtor ageing.


• Handle inventory and stock accounting, including stock reconciliations and adjustments.


• Assist with cost accounting, including raw materials, labour, overheads and manufacturing costs.


• Monitor and reconcile work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods.


• Assist with production costing and variance analysis.


• Reconcile inventory movements between the accounting and production/ERP systems.


• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation.


• Assist with budgets, forecasts and cash-flow management.


• Prepare management reports and financial analysis for senior management.


• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and variances.


• Assist with annual audits and provide supporting documentation to auditors.


• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls and relevant legislation.


• Work closely with production, procurement, warehouse, sales and management teams to ensure accurate financial information.


• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiencies.


• Supervise or review the work of junior bookkeeping/accounts staff, where applicable.

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience