Junior Accountant / Junior Bookkeeper, East London

University of Fort Hare; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in East London is seeking a Junior Accountant / Junior Bookkeeper for a permanent position. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in accounting or finance, experience with Pastel and SAGE, and a strong understanding of debtors/creditors. Market-related salary offered. To apply, send your CV to the specified email.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have qualifications in accounting or finance.
• Experience with Pastel and SAGE processing is necessary.
• Familiarity with debtors/creditors and bank recons essential.

Responsibilities

• Be a fast learner and able to work independently.
• Gain proficiency in in-house programs over time.
• Handle manual processing and importing for accounts.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Fast learner

Confident with debtors/creditors

Efiling knowledge

Experience in SARS submissions

Education

Qualifications in accounting or finance

Tools

Pastel

SAGE

Job description

Job Overview

An accounting firm is seeking a Junior Accountant / Junior Bookkeeper for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape.

Location

Eastern Cape, East London.

Responsibilities

We expect the applicant to be a fast learner who can work independently, has a driven and positive personality, and is teachable and trainable so that with time he/she will be able to learn the other programmes used in house.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates with qualifications in accounting or finance will only be considered.
• Pastel and SAGE processing experience, both manual processing and importing.
• Comfortable and confident with debtors / creditors, both manual processing and importing.
• Comfortable and confident with bank recons and pulling reports, both manual processing and importing.
• Efiling knowledge and experience.
• Previous accounting firm experience (or experience in financial statement preparation) would be a definite advantage.
• Experience in SARS submissions and VAT returns would be an advantage.

Salary

Market related.

How to Apply

To apply, email a detailed CV and all supporting documentation to [e-mail].

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.