Junior Accounts Clerk

Tailormade Solution; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Durban is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accounting Clerk to join their team. Key responsibilities include capturing cash books, drafting financial statements, and maintaining supplier records using Sage Pastel. The ideal candidate should have a degree or diploma in accounting and 2+ years of experience in finance, with strong numerical abilities and attention to detail. This is a great opportunity for those looking to advance in the accounting field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a finance department.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Capturing of cash books and processing accounting records up to Trial Balance.
• Drafting Financial Statements / management accounts.
• VAT processing and return submissions.
• Maintain supplier Masterfile on Sage Pastel.

Skills

Good numerical ability

Strong attention to detail

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting

Matric

Tools

Sage Pastel

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accounting Clerk to join their team.

Location: Durban

Requirements

• Matric
• Degree/Diploma in Accounting
• 2+ years of experience in a finance department
• Good numerical ability/grasp of numbers
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Capturing of cash books and processing accounting records up to Trial Balance
• Drafting Financial Statements / management accounts
• VAT processing and return submissions
• VAT reconciliation between VAT 201’s and accounting records
• Fixed asset register maintenance
• Financial forecasting
• Initiate purchases for all requirements internally
• Capture Cashbook transactions
• Update VAT recons and schedules
• Review training costs
• Raise PO for creditors payments
• Maintain supplier Masterfile on Sage Pastel
• Perform general office administrative duties
• Provide finance with reports and analysis from reviews
• Raise Customer quotes on Pastel
• Raise invoices for customers on Pastel
• Prepare forecast for new projects

Competencies

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trust-worthy
• Team Player
• Reliable
• Responsible
• Perform to deadlines

Applications

Submit your CV to [e-mail]