Junior Accounts Administrator

MyCareerCraft; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Junior Accounts Administrator to join their finance team in Johannesburg. This role involves assisting with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and ensuring tax compliance. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a strong attention to detail and a passion for accounting. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, processing invoices, and compiling audit files, offering a great opportunity to kickstart a finance career.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a strong understanding of financial principles.
• Experience in accounting roles is a plus, especially internships.
• Knowledge of South African tax legislation and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare journal entries for month-end and year-end closing cycles.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier balances, and intercompany transactions.
• Process supplier invoices and payments accurately.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments and allocate receipts.
• Compile audit files and source supporting documents for auditors.
• Assist with VAT calculations and EMP201 submissions.
• Support rollout of new accounting software and automation tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About the job Junior Accounts Administrator

Were looking for a motivated Junior Accounts Administrator to support our finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks. The role involves assisting with financial reporting, month-end processes, account reconciliations, and processing invoices. You'll also help ensure tax compliance and support audit activities. Ideal for a recent graduate with a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting monthly management accounts and financial reports aligned with IFRS and internal policies.
• Prepare journal entries and support the full month-end and year-end closing cycles to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Reconcile key general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, supplier balances, and intercompany transactions.
• Capture supplier invoices, match them to POs or delivery notes, and process payments via EFT.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments, generate customer statements, and allocate receipts accurately.
• Compile audit files, source supporting documents, and provide reconciliations for external auditors.
• Assist with VAT calculations, EMP201 submissions, and other statutory tax requirements.
• Support the rollout and testing of new accounting software or automation tools.
• Report directly to the Financial Manager and work closely with other departments.
• High level of accuracy, time management, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a small finance team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (essential).
• Prior internship or junior accounting experience (desirable).
• Understanding of South African tax legislation and accounting standards is preferred.