Junior Accountant

Greys Personnel; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Accountant for an office-based role in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience, a 3-year accounting degree, and strong skills in advanced MS Excel, Sage, and Pastel software. Responsibilities include financial record keeping, preparation of financial statements, and compliance with VAT. The role offers a 40-hour work week, with salary to be discussed based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3 years of prior experience in a workplace.
• Valid driver's license.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial record keeping and reconcile financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist with VAT compliance and SARS submissions.
• Manage payroll assistance and bank reconciliation.
• Prepare for audits and support inventory costing.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Understanding of Sage and Pastel software

Strong administration skills

Excellent attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

Good verbal & written communication skills

Education

3-year Accounting degree or higher

Job description

Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant for their team in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.

Location

Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

Non-Negotiable Requirements

1. 3 years of prior experience in a workplace - must have
2. 3-year Accounting degree or higher (E.g. Bcom Accounting) - must have
3. Valid driver's license - must have
4. Computer literate - must be
5. Articles completed - nice to have

About/What you will need to know

• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Understanding of Sage and Pastel accounting software
• Strong administration skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Organisational skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Financial record keeping (reconciling financial transactions, general ledger entries & accuracy of trial balances)
• Reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements)
• Accounts payable & receivable
• Compliance (VAT assistance, SARS submissions, ensuring compliance)
• Payroll assistance
• Bank reconciliation
• Audit preparation
• Inventory costing and support
• Assisting the manager with other financial matters

Details

• Office-based position only
• 40 hour week (Monday - Friday)
• Salary only, no benefits
• Salary to be discussed and will be in line with experience and qualifications, as well as taking your current earnings into account.