Junior Accountant — Growth Path to Finance Leadership

Pillango Placements; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking a finance all-rounder for a role involving day-to-day accounting tasks with opportunities for growth into senior finance leadership. The candidate should possess a Diploma or Degree in Accounting and ideally have experience with Xero and statutory compliance. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, as is fluency in both English and Afrikaans. This position is situated in Centurion, Gauteng, with a faith-based work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance role.
• Working knowledge of payroll, VAT, and statutory compliance.
• Studying towards or interested in CIMA/SAIPA/SAICA.

Responsibilities

• Upload and allocate bank transactions in Xero.
• Review and approve supplier bills.
• Conduct weekly market sales and stock checks.
• Process monthly payroll and submit EMP returns.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure finance compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Communication

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

Job description

A finance recruitment agency is seeking a finance all-rounder for a role involving day-to-day accounting tasks with opportunities for growth into senior finance leadership. The candidate should possess a Diploma or Degree in Accounting and ideally have experience with Xero and statutory compliance. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, as is fluency in both English and Afrikaans. This position is situated in Centurion, Gauteng, with a faith-based work environment.