Junior Accountant (SAIPA) - Financial Services

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 355,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Placement Recruitment seeks an Accountant to join a dynamic financial services environment in Pretoria. The successful candidate will prefer to have completed SAIPA articles or be close to completion and will work closely with the Senior Accountant, assisting with day-to-day accounting and financial functions.

The role sits in the private credit and asset management sector, providing funding solutions to mid-market businesses and infrastructure projects while connecting institutional

Qualifications

• SAIPA articles completed or close to completion is preferred.
• CIMA candidates will be considered for the role.
• Currently studying towards or recently completed the BCom Accounting degree or equivalent.
• Newly qualified or recently completed articles are welcome.
• Strong accounting fundamentals desirable.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a senior team member.
• Strong communication skills.
• Professional and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Accountant with day-to-day accounting functions.
• Prepare and process accounting entries and journals.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules for month-end and year-end reporting.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with audit and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Provide general accounting and financial support to the Senior Accountant.

Skills

SAIPA articles completed or close to完成

CIMA candidates will also be consider

Newly qualified or recently completed

Strong communication skills

Good organisational and time‑mangement

Professional and willing to learn

Education

SAIPA articles completed or close to completion

CIMA candidates will be considered

BCom Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perfect Placement Recruitment seeks an Accountant to join a dynamic financial services environment in Pretoria. The successful candidate will prefer to have completed SAIPA articles or be close to completion and will work closely with the Senior Accountant, assisting with day-to-day accounting and financial functions.

The role sits in the private credit and asset management sector, providing funding solutions to mid-market businesses and infrastructure projects while connecting institutional