Junior Accountant / Trade Admin Assistant

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established agricultural concern is looking for a Junior Accountant / Trade Admin Assistant in Somerset West. The role involves handling transactions, coordinating billing, and managing customer accounts, requiring a strong accounting background and good Microsoft Excel skills, with 2-5 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Account/ Administration or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ years in trading environment preferred, or 3+ years in business environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Input transactions into the system and troubleshoot concerns.
• Coordinate billing and inventory control for assigned loads.
• Manage customer accounts and problem resolution.

Skills

Microsoft Office Excel

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Qualification in Account/ Administration

Job description

2025-07-01 - 2025-07-28

Permanent

SW005678

Finance

Western Cape , Somerset West

My client, an established concern within the agricultural industry is seeking to employ a Junior Accountant / Trade Admin Assistant to be responsible for handling and processing purchases, sales and freight commodities.
The successful candidate must have a strong accounting background with min 2 - 5 years working experience.

Typically you would input transactions on to the system, troubleshoot concerns on transactions and loads, liaise with clients and monitor acounts receivable and payable.
Duties continued:

• Coordinate billing and inventory control for all assigned loads
• Maintain contact with assigned customer accounts
• Data entry and management of all assigned customer orders, loads, and customer correspondence
• Manage assigned customer problems with load queries
• Maintain current and up to date daily invoicing and various customer/management reports
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments
• Accounts receivables and problem resolution
• Sales and accounting support as assigned
• Other general administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Qualification in Account/ Administration and/or equivalent professional work experience in related field required
• Ability to work and interact well with others
• Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• 1+ years’ experience in a trading environment preferred, or 3+ years in a business environment
• Prior experience with accounts receivable or collections preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong customer service commitment
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work at a very detailed level