Junior Accountant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced accountant for a role focused on daily accounting tasks, VAT compliance, and the preparation of management accounts. The candidate will need to accurately capture financial transactions, ensure VAT adherence, and prepare relevant monthly reports while maintaining efficiency in processes. If you have SAIPA Articles and are looking to make an impact in the finance team, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in daily accounting processing including transaction capture.
• Familiarity with VAT compliance and submissions.
• Knowledge of preparing management accounts and variance reports.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process daily financial transactions accurately.
• Prepare and submit VAT workings in compliance with SARS.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and analyze financial data.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist in month-end closures.

Education

SAIPA Articles

Job description

Reference: 10319 SJ

Consultant: Sone Johnson

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• SAIPA Articles

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.