Junior Accountant – Cape Town

Shift Pursuit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Constantia, Cape Town, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our professional services team. This role suits a motivated, mature individual with some firm experience and a willingness to contribute from day one.

You will assist with bookkeeping, prepare financial statements, handle reconciliations, assist with VAT and PAYE submissions, and support senior staff while maintaining accurate records in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualification (e.g. BCom Accounting, Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent).
• Some prior experience in a professional services or accounting firm environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Pastel, Xero, Sage, or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with accounting and bookkeeping functions across a portfolio of clients
• Preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Reconciliations of accounts, including bank, debtors, and creditors
• Assisting with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions
• Liaising with clients on day-to-day accounting queries
• Supporting senior staff with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Deadline management

Education

BCom Accounting or Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Pastel

Xero

Sage

Job description

A well-established professional services firm based in Constantia, Cape Town, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their team. This role is well-suited to a motivated and professionally mature individual who brings some prior experience within a firm environment and is ready to contribute meaningfully from day one. The ideal candidate will be someone who values a collaborative team culture and can integrate seamlessly into an established professional environment.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assisting with accounting and bookkeeping functions across a portfolio of clients
• Preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Reconciliations of accounts, including bank, debtors, and creditors
• Assisting with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions
• Liaising with clients on day-to-day accounting queries
• Supporting senior staff with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records

Requirements:

• Relevant accounting qualification (e.g. BCom Accounting, Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent)
• Some prior experience within a professional services or accounting firm environment
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Pastel, Xero, Sage, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Good communication skills and a professional, team-oriented attitude
• Reliable work ethic with the ability to manage deadlines