Junior Accountant

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Accountant in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will handle daily accounting tasks, VAT submissions, and prepare monthly management accounts. Applicants must have SAIPA Articles. This position offers an opportunity to work within a supportive finance team, handling a range of financial responsibilities to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process all daily financial transactions accurately.
• Prepare VAT workings and submissions in accordance with SARS requirements.
• Prepare and process monthly journals (accruals, provisions, depreciation).
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team.

Education

SAIPA Articles

Job description

Junior Accountant required in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily Accounting Processing
  • Capture and process all daily financial transactions accurately.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and ensure all items are cleared timeously.
  • Maintain and reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
  • Process invoices, credit notes, payments, and receipts.
• VAT and Compliance
  • Prepare VAT workings and submissions in accordance with SARS requirements.
  • Ensure VAT records are accurate, complete, and compliant.
  • Assist with audits and resolve VAT-related queries.
• Monthly Accounting Duties
  • Prepare and process monthly journals (accruals, provisions, depreciation, adjustments, etc.).
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and perform month-end reconciliations.
  • Assist in closing month-end and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Management Accounts
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, supporting schedules, and variance reports.
  • Analyse financial data to provide insights to management.
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes when required.
• Administration
  • Provide administrative support to the finance team where needed.
  • Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• SAIPA Articles