Junior Accountant

Midvaal Recruitment; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the mining sector seeks a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support their Finance Department. This role involves responsibilities such as performing reconciliations, preparing tax schedules, and ensuring accurate financial records. Candidates should have at least a diploma in Accounting and proficiency in software like Excel and QuickBooks.

Benefits

Competitive market related salary

Inclusion in the company’s provident fund

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in similar accounting role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank account reconciliations and cashbook administration.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and manage payroll.
• Administer and submit VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

National Senior Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

SAP

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Junior Accountant to join their Finance Department. This position reports directly to the Financial Manager and plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bank account reconciliations and cashbook administration
• Process and administer sundry sales transactions
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and journal entries
• Compile and calculate income tax schedules
• Administer and submit VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax returns and reconciliations to SARS
• Reconcile salaries and wages and process monthly payroll payments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records
• Monitor financial performance and analyse budget and forecast variances
• Process and reconcile inter-company transactions
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register with the general ledger

Education :

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related Finance field
• National Senior Certificate

Experience :

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar accounting role

Technical Skills :

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Formulas, Pivots, Spreadsheets)
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar)

Other Attributes :

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

What They Offer

• Competitive market related salary
• Inclusion in the company’s provident fund
• A stable, reputable working environment in the mining manufacturing industry

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