Junior Accounting Support Professional

SydSen Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SydSen Recruit in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Accounting Support Professional to join our client's team. The role is an in-office position with standard Monday-to-Friday hours from 07h00 to 15h00.

Key duties include processing invoices, reconciling debtors, assisting with creditor invoices, month-end journals, and bank reconciliations. Strong Excel and Accpac experience are preferred; Matric and an accounting diploma are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent is essential.
• Accounting diploma or equivalent would be an added advantage.
• 1–3 years' experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
• Financial and system knowledge (Accpac or similar) is beneficial.
• Deadline-driven and team-oriented with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; MS Excel proficient.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing debtors by processing invoices and reconciliations.
• Prepare debtors statements and distribute to buyers.
• Follow up on debtors' recovery with Traders.
• Support creditors: match invoices to contracts and record.
• Process month-end journals and reconciliations.
• Daily bank reconciliations and cashbook recording.
• Assist with inter-company invoicing and management packs.
• Capture petty cash and reconcile daily.
• Provide reports for management packs.

Skills

Debtors processing

Invoicing

Reconciliations

Cashbook

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Matric

Accounting diploma

Tools

Accpac PJC

Job description

A well-established company, based in Johannesburg, is looking for a Junior Accounting Support Professional to join their team.

Working days: Mondays - Fridays 07h00 - 15h00

In-office position

Reports to: Financial Manager

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist FA/FM with managing of debtors by processing of invoices and reconcile.
• Assist age/outstanding debtor's reports and distribute internally and to buyers.
• Follow up and assist on recovery of debtors with Traders.
• Provide support in managing debtor's terms and limits.
• Prepare debtors statements and distribute accordingly.
• Match creditors/supplier's invoices to contracts and recording thereof.
• Perform reconciliations of creditor accounts combined with cross referencing and clearing of
• accounts.
• Match creditors payment listings and Age Analysis for FM/FA/MD.
• Process creditors daily regarding invoices, purchases and orders.
• Capture Petty Cash into Accpac daily and reconcile.
• Assist with preparation of month end journals.
• Assist with the completion of month-end financial reconciliations and balance accounts for payment.
• Raise inter-company invoicing to clear and reconcile control accounts.
• Assist Financial Manager and Financial Accountant in producing reports for management packs.
• Complete bank reconciliation daily.
• Cashbook recording - RecExpress processing of daily bank transactions.
• Receive and process physical cash receipts from buyers and ensure correct allocation.
• Ensure all Transfer Hire Agreement documents are collected and in place.
• Assist in daily dashboard reconciliations for all departments.
• Address and resolve queries as and when required.
• Perform market card (proxy card) reconciliation and recording to accounts payable.
• Daily reconciliation of clearing accounts/general ledger.
• Process pallet invoices to Producers.
• Record pallet accounts.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Matric or equivalent is essential.
• Accounting diploma or equivalent would be an added advantage.
• 1 - 3 years' experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping role is required.
• Financial and system knowledge (Accpac PJC or similar) is beneficial.
• Deadline driven and team orientated individual.
• Attention to detail - timely and accurate information/reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal required.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills required.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills required.