Junior Accounts Clerk

Tailormade Solution; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment company in Durban is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accounting Clerk. The candidate should have a Degree or Diploma in Accounting, along with a minimum of 2 years experience in a finance department. Essential skills include advanced MS Excel proficiency and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities encompass capturing financial records, drafting financial statements, and processing VAT returns. This role is ideal for organized individuals who can work within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a finance department.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software.
• Ability to process accounting records up to Trial Balance.

Responsibilities

• Capture cash books and process accounting records.
• Draft financial statements and management accounts.
• Handle VAT processing and return submissions.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Generate reports and analysis for finance.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Prioritization skills

Education

Degree / Diploma in Accounting

Matric

Tools

MS Excel

Sage Pastel

Job description

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 forecastingInitiate 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

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