Junior Accountant

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Mentorship from accounting pros

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a diligent Junior Accountant to support the finance team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain broad experience across accounting functions in a supportive hybrid work setting.

You will assist with monthly statements, reconciliations, and processing journals while collaborating with senior staff to learn auditing, reporting, and asset registers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-2 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Eagerness to learn and develop accounting skills.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with general ledger entries.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Help with audit preparations and documentation.
• Process journal entries and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Assist in the maintenance of fixed asset registers.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Our client is seeking an ambitious and diligent Junior Accountant to support their finance department in Vereeniging . This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain broad experience across various accounting functions. You will assist with daily operations, financial reporting, and reconciliations, working closely with senior accounting staff. This role offers a valuable foundation for a career in finance within a supportive hybrid work setting .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with general ledger entries.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Help with audit preparations and documentation.
• Process journal entries and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Assist in the maintenance of fixed asset registers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Eagerness to learn and develop accounting skills.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for a junior role .
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and further studies within the company in Vereeniging .