Junior Bookkeeper

The Staff Connection; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Connection in Gauteng is seeking an accountable and meticulous Accounting Clerk to help keep complete financial records up to date and support daily accounting activities. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, prepare reconciliations, and assist the Senior Accountant while maintaining confidentiality of financial data.

Required is a accounting degree/diploma with 2–3 years’ experience, proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting or related qualification.
• 2–3 years’ working experience.
• FMCG industry experience is advantageous.
• Own reliable transportation is essential.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Accounting software experience.
• Omni experience will be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and numerical ability.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records through to trial balance.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including cashbook entries.
• Perform bank and control account reconciliations.
• Provide accounting and administrative support to the Senior Accountant.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information.
• Assist with general bookkeeping and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Ms Office

Accounting software

Omni experience

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting or a related qualification
• 2–3 years’ working experience
• FMCG industry experience is highly advantageous
• Own reliable transportation is essential
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office
• Accounting software experience
• Omni experience will be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and numerical ability
• Good organisational and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records through to trial balance
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including cashbook entries
• Perform bank and control account reconciliations
• Provide accounting and administrative support to the Senior Accountant
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information
• Assist with general bookkeeping and administrative duties as required