Junior Accountant

Signa Opportunity; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is looking for a Junior Accountant located in Rustenburg, South Africa. This entry-level role focuses on essential tasks such as bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. Candidates aged 18-34 with a Matric Certificate and no prior participation in the YES program are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in accounting software and strong analytical skills are necessary. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain foundational accounting skills in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated in the YES programme before.
• Proficiency in accounting software and knowledge of GAAP/IFRS basics.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and maintain general ledgers.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and generating reports.
• Reconcile bank statements and identify discrepancies.
• Support preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance.
• Assist with payroll calculations and track accounts receivable/payable.
• Gather documentation for audits and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Matric Certificate

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Pastel

Job description

About the role

A Junior Accountant is an entry-level accounting professional who supports senior accountants by handling day-to-day financial tasks such as bookkeeping, reconciliations, and compliance reporting. The role is designed to build foundational skills in accounting while ensuring accuracy in financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Data Entry

• Record daily financial transactions.
• Maintain general ledgers and journals.

Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in preparing financial statements.
• Generate basic reports for management review.

Account Reconciliation

• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies.

Tax & Compliance Assistance

• Support preparation of tax returns and VAT submissions.
• Ensure compliance with SARS and other regulatory requirements.

Payroll & Invoicing

• Assist with payroll calculations and PAYE submissions.
• Process invoices and track accounts receivable/payable.

Audit Preparation

• Gather documentation for audits.
• Ensure records are accurate and complete.

Requirements

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric Certificate.
• Attention to detail accuracy in financial records is critical.
• Analytical ability identifying errors and reconciling accounts.
• Proficiency in accounting software e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or Pastel.
• Knowledge of accounting principles GAAP/IFRS basics.
• Communication skills reporting findings to senior accountants and management.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.