Junior Accounts Clerk

Pro Tem; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Group Life

Pension Fund

Job summary

Pro Tem is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accounts Clerk to support the finance department in Cape Town. The role involves managing creditors, maintaining petty cash, and assisting with reconciliations.

Candidates should have 3-5 years' experience in XERO and strong administrative skills. Benefits include medical aid, group life, and a pension fund.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in XERO.
• Detail-oriented with strong administration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage creditors and maintain petty cash.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and timeously.

Skills

XERO experience

Strong administration skills

Excellent communication skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accounts Clerk to support our finance department. You will be responsible for managing creditors, maintaining petty cash, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting requirements.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Creditors Function

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timeously
• Request and reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare and send banking details link to suppliers

Petty Cash Management

• Manage and control petty cash
• Ensure all petty cash transactions are supported with valid documentation
• Perform regular petty cash reconciliations

Journals and Invoice Processing

• Process standard monthly invoices and journals
• Ensure proper allocation of costs to relevant accounts

Bank Accounts

• Process transactions for minor bank accounts
• Perform regular bank reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items

Balance Sheet Support

• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation
• Identify and elevate discrepancies for review

BEE Reporting

• Maintain supplier records on the BEE system
• Request supplier certificates as needed

General Support

• Process third party disbursements as well as ad‑hoc invoices to client accounts
• Ordering of stationery
• Assist the Financial Accountant by preparing VAT forms
• Perform ad‑hoc finance and administrative duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in XERO.
• Strong administration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail consciousness with a drive to implement and complete tasks at hand
• Computer literacy in Microsoft office essentials
• Intermediate excel skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines
• Approachable and well presented

Company Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Group Life
• Pension Fund