Junior Admin / Accounts Assistant

Evetech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Centurion is seeking a Junior Admin Clerk to assist the finance team. This role requires proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, along with strong communication skills. The successful candidate will manage transactions, assist with bank reconciliations, and provide administrative support. Ideal applicants should have a Matric certificate and around 2 years of experience in an administrative or finance position. The company values integrity and attention to detail, and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of debtors, creditors, invoicing, and purchase orders.
• Organised and detail-oriented in handling financial data.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Record and allocate transactions to appropriate accounts.
• Ensure accuracy through bank reconciliations.
• Load payment batches to the bank daily.
• Handle supplier payment queries and disputes professionally.
• Provide month-end information to auditors.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Google Sheets)

Strong communication skills

Time management

Emotional resilience

Education

Matric certificate (or equivalent)

Around 2 years of experience in administration or finance

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an energetic Junior Admin Clerk, based in Centurion, to assist our finance team.

Position

Junior Admin / Accounts Assistant

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Account

Requirements

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel & Google Sheets).
• Solid knowledge of debtors, creditors, invoicing, and purchase orders.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to be timeous and to work effectively under pressure.
• Clean criminal record and commitment to integrity and confidentiality.
• Trustworthy and honest with a proactive, self‑starting attitude.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Remain calm and composed in stressful situations, demonstrating emotional resilience.

Duties

• Bank Imports: Recording and allocating transactions to appropriate accounts.
• Bank Reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Payment Processing: Load payment batches to the bank on a daily basis.
• Supplier Reconciliations and handling supplier payment queries and disputes professionally.
• Managing the Daily Cash Sheet and ensuring proper cash flow.
• Invoicing and processing refunds as necessary.
• Following up on daily supplier payments and cash flow.
• Maintaining accurate filing systems for future reference and audit purposes.
• Providing month‑end information to auditors.
• Offering general administrative support to the finance team as needed.
• Assisting in month‑end and year‑end financial closing tasks.
• Ensuring attention to detail in data entry and financial transactions.
• Managing multiple tasks efficiently and meeting deadlines.
• Display emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure regularly.
• Adapt to changing business needs, work responsibilities, and dynamic conditions.
• Able to engage effectively with diverse teams and individuals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric certificate (or equivalent).
• Around 2 years of experience in an administrative or finance role.
• Organised, detail‑oriented and comfortable handling financial data while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
• Communicates and builds relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Flexible in managing changing demands and deadlines.

Ability to commute / relocate

• Centurion, Gauteng: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Preferred).
• Addressing complaints – refunds, follow‑ups, sending emails requesting details.
• Compiling, maintaining and updating company records.
• Answering phone calls and calling customers and vendors to do follow‑ups.
• Answer and respond to organisation emails and phone calls, and forward communications to appropriate parties as necessary.
• Assist financial manager in handling administrative operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.