Junior Accountant: Full Spectrum Finance Experience

DO MORE Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

DO MORE Placements in Parow, Cape Town, is seeking a Junior Accountant to support transactional, accounting and administration across the Finance function. The role covers billing, banking, supplier payments, debtors, creditors, fixed assets and month-end accounting.

The successful candidate will work with senior finance staff to strengthen processes, controls and accuracy, with opportunities to develop technical accounting and commercial finance skills.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Completed SAIPA articles or other relevant accounting articles advantageous.
• Newly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly customer invoices, rental billing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Create and maintain customer accounts on the accounting system.
• Ensure invoices are accurate, properly supported and processed within the required deadlines.
• Investigate and assist with resolving billing and invoicing queries.
• Capture local and international supplier payments on the banking platform.
• Process and reconcile bank statements, company credit cards and petty cash transactions.
• Maintain accurate supporting records and assist with payment and banking controls.
• Prepare monthly debtor and creditor age analyses for management reporting.
• Monitor overdue customer accounts and report on the collection of long-outstanding balances.
• Assist with debtor and supplier account administration, reconciliations and follow-ups.
• Complete supplier credit applications and the required supporting documentation.
• Submit capital expenditure requests through the relevant approval platform and close approved requests once completed.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation journals.
• Assist with fixed asset additions, transfers and disposals.
• Maintain complete and accurate supporting records for capital expenditure.
• Prepare and process accruals, provisions and other month-end journals.
• Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations and supporting accounting schedules.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reporting requirements.
• Investigate and resolve accounting differences or discrepancies.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the broader Finance team.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, finance projects and improvements to processes, controls and efficiencies.
• Provide support or cover for other Finance team members when required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Meeting deadlines

Financial accuracy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance

SAIPA articles completed (advantageous)

Newly qualified candidates encouraged

Tools

ERP system

Job description

DO MORE Placements in Parow, Cape Town, is seeking a Junior Accountant to support transactional, accounting and administration across the Finance function. The role covers billing, banking, supplier payments, debtors, creditors, fixed assets and month-end accounting.

The successful candidate will work with senior finance staff to strengthen processes, controls and accuracy, with opportunities to develop technical accounting and commercial finance skills.