Junior Accountant Durban Office: Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Mentorship and career development

Supportive Durban office environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Junior Accountant to join the finance team. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience across accounting tasks and supports senior staff to ensure accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Accounting, has 0–2 years of experience, strong attention to detail, and Excel proficiency. You will work in the Durban office as part of a collaborative, mentoring team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Accounting or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant accounting experience or internships.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Support the reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Help manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Office software literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Junior Accountant to join the finance team. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience across accounting tasks and supports senior staff to ensure accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Accounting, has 0–2 years of experience, strong attention to detail, and Excel proficiency. You will work in the Durban office as part of a collaborative, mentoring team.