Junior Accountant

Ultima; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support financial operations across UK and South Africa entities. The role includes responsibilities in compliance, financial reporting, and control. Ideal for proactive individuals who can thrive in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-entity or international group structure.
• Understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and overhead tracking.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT and payroll statutory returns.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Group Finance Manager as required.
• Ensure financial compliance for UK and South Africa entities.
• Perform reconciliations for key balance sheet control accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proactivity

Communication

Education

Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Junior Accountant

Location: Hybrid - Cape Town - 3 days per week in office

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to support the financial operations of Ultima Group's UK and South Africa entities, including its holding companies. This role offers a broad range of responsibilities across compliance, financial reporting, and control, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide support to the Group Finance Manager as required.
• Ensure financial compliance for the UK and South Africa legal entities, including holding companies.
• Record and monitor overhead costs accurately, comparing against budgeted figures and historical data.
• Perform reconciliations for key balance sheet control accounts, including intercompany balances.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies, ensuring all accounts are well understood and documented.
• Support accurate and timely month-end reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT and payroll-related statutory returns and declarations in line with local and relevant overseas regulations (knowledge of UK returns would be ideal).
• Maintain asset registers for UK and South African trading entities, ensuring they are accurate and up to date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Experience working with multi-entity or international group structures.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and overhead tracking.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT and payroll statutory returns.
• Proficiency with accounting software, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or a similar ERP system.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR ROLE

• Proactive bright and intellectually curious problem-solver.
• Highly numerate individual who enjoys digging into the detail and understanding the “why” behind the numbers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment across international jurisdictions.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively across departments and with remote teams.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Committed to accuracy and meeting deadlines, even when under pressure.

Our Commitment to You

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity, Disability Confident employer. At Ultima, we celebrate our differences and strive to build an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to succeed.

Not sure you meet every single requirement?

People from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Ultima, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Apply now, or reach out to our Talent team if you have any questions. We’re always happy to chat about how we can make work, work for you.