Junior Accountant at African Maritime Services

AFRICAN MARITIME SERVICES (Pty) Ltd | NEW VACANCY
BOOKKEEPER / JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Location: Paarden Eiland, Cape Town
Future Role: Finance Manager in 3-5 Years
Industry: Deep Sea Fishing & Marine

Chart Your Course to a High-Impact Finance Career!
Are you a sharp, ambitious finance professional looking for a career-defining opportunity?
Do you dream of growing into a Finance Manager role, gaining exposure to a high-energy industry, and working with a team that values accuracy, agility, and growth?
Then African Maritime Services (AMS) wants YOU.
We are not your average company - and we're not looking for an average candidate.
We're looking for A-grade talent only. If you are the kind of person who does not just keep up but enjoys continuous growth and improvement this role is your launchpad.

The Role: Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant
This is not just another accounting position.
This is your chance to step into a fast-track finance role, where you'll be mentored, challenged, and empowered to become a Finance Manager within 3-5 years.
Your Impact:

• Full bookkeeping to Trial Balance and management account prep.
• Bank & cashbook reconciliations, supplier and debtor statement management (including Forex).
• Assist in payroll and HR admin - including tax, bonuses, provident fund, and leave tracking.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and support VAT and statutory returns (VAT201, EMP501).
• Optimise systems and processes using AI-powered tools.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Qualifications: BCom in Accounting or Finance (NQF 7+).
• Experience: 3-5 years in bookkeeping/financial roles.
• Tools: Pastel Accounting & Payroll (or equivalent), Advanced Excel.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Mindset: Detail-driven, growth-focused, and tech-savvy.

Who You Are:

• A-grade operator - focused, accurate, and performance-oriented.
• Future leader - someone who sees the big picture and owns their development.
• Curious & adaptive - you enjoy solving problems, not just ticking boxes.
• Collaborative - you're energised by teamwork and shared wins.
• Digitally confident - using technology to work smarter, not harder.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary - Market-related and negotiable.
• Structured career growth - A roadmap to becoming Finance Manager in 3-5 years.
• Real impact - Join a company where your role matters and your ideas count.
• Supportive, high-performance team - We move fast and grow together.

Ready to Apply? Only A-Players Need Apply
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs. Instead, we have designed a comprehensive, competency-based online application to help us find the best of the best. It is intentionally rigorous - because so is the role.

Apply here:
Please go to the website of Good 2 Great People. Click on the URL
Click on "Vacancies" at the top of the home landing page of the URL of Good 2 Great People

Desired Skills:

• Trial Balance
• Accounting software
• VAT
• Accounting Support

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Financial / Project Accounting

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

About AMS
African Maritime Services is a leading supplier in the deep sea fishing and marine sectors, with operations that are as dynamic and fast-paced as the oceans we serve. Based in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, we are building a high-performance team that values precision, purpose, and progression.
We do not just offer jobs. We build careers through continuous performance development and a monthly recognition system.