Junior Accountant & Admin Assistant | Durbanville / Killarney Gardens

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd is seeking a Junior Accountant & Admin Assistant for a flexible, part-time role in Durbanville with some days in Killarney Gardens. The successful candidate will assist with bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing, payments, travel arrangements and general office administration.

The ideal applicant is qualified or studying accounting, with 1–2 years in accounting or administration, strong Excel skills, experience with accounting software, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.
• 1–2 years’ experience in accounting and/or administration.
• Solid accounting knowledge.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Own reliable transport.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping through to trial balance.
• Capture and process debtors and creditors.
• Process invoicing and related accounting administration.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete slip reconciliations.
• Prepare and process statements and payments.
• Draft agreements and contracts from existing templates.
• Arrange local and international travel bookings.
• Maintain filing, records and general office administration.
• Provide accurate and reliable administrative and accounting support.

Skills

Excel

Independent

Detail-oriented

Organised

Problem solving

Education

Accounting qualification

Studying accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant & Admin Assistant to join their team in a flexible, part‑time position.

This role is suited to a qualified or studying accounting professional with solid accounting knowledge and 1–2 years’ experience in accounting or administration. The successful candidate will assist with bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing, payments, travel arrangements and general office administration.

The position is based in Durbanville, with some days required in Killarney Gardens.

Working Hours

• Monday – Friday
• 08:00 – 14:00
• Flexible working arrangement
• Some days based in Killarney Gardens

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping through to trial balance.
• Capture and process debtors and creditors.
• Process invoicing and related accounting administration.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete slip reconciliations.
• Prepare and process statements and payments.
• Draft agreements and contracts from existing templates.
• Arrange local and international travel bookings.
• Maintain filing, records and general office administration.
• Provide accurate and reliable administrative and accounting support.

Minimum Requirements

• Accounting qualification or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.
• 1–2 years’ experience in accounting and/or administration.
• Solid accounting knowledge.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Own reliable transport.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks.

Key Competencies

• Independent and self‑motivated.
• Detail‑driven and highly accurate.
• Honest and reliable.
• Strong organisational and administrative ability.
• Innovative and able to take responsibility.
• Strong problem‑solving ability.
• Positive, “get‑it‑done” attitude.
• Professional approach to confidential financial and business information.

Ideal Candidate

A junior accounting professional who is either qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification, with practical accounting experience and the ability to comfortably combine accounting, administration and general office support within a flexible working environment.