Junior Accountant: Reconciliations & Bookkeeping Pro

Peopleworth; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Peopleworth in Stellenbosch is seeking a Junior Accountant to provide day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple entities and client accounts.

The role involves reconciliations, processing invoices and payments, and supporting more senior finance staff with month-end and reporting. Ideal for someone in early accounting career with practical experience.

You will work independently, manage tasks, and develop accounting knowledge in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bookkeeping or accounting support experience.
• Experience with bank reconciliations.
• Experience processing invoices, payments and receipts.
• Familiarity with Xero or similar cloud-based software.
• Understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients or stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and seek guidance when needed.
• Accounting or Finance qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bank, supplier and account reconciliations.
• Process invoices, payments and receipts accurately and timely.
• Maintain organised bookkeeping records across entities or client accounts.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities and follow-ups.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and reporting preparation.
• Communicate with clients to request documentation and clarify transactions.
• Capture and maintain financial information in accounting systems.
• Identify discrepancies and raise issues with colleagues.
• Maintain supporting documentation for accounting audits and internal reporting.
• Assist experienced staff with ad hoc finance tasks.
• Develop knowledge of accounting processes through hands-on exposure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numerical accuracy

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Client communication

Education

Accounting qualification or related degree

Tools

Xero

Job description

Peopleworth in Stellenbosch is seeking a Junior Accountant to provide day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple entities and client accounts.

The role involves reconciliations, processing invoices and payments, and supporting more senior finance staff with month-end and reporting. Ideal for someone in early accounting career with practical experience.

You will work independently, manage tasks, and develop accounting knowledge in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.