Junior Bookkeeper

Creative Leadership Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed consultancy agency based in Centurion is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join their finance team. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial records, process transactions, and support statutory submissions. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic accounting environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a finance/accounting role.
• Experience in maintaining company financial records.
• Experience with VAT, EMP, and SARS eFiling processes.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process general ledger transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT reconciliations.

Skills

Numeracy and analytical ability

Administrative and organizational skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel – intermediate level)

Knowledge of Sage Accounting software

Proficiency in Afrikaans and English

Education

National Senior Certificate

Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree

Completed SAIPA Articles

Tools

Sage Accounting software

CaseWare

Job description

Reference : PTA

• JJ-2Introduction : Our client, based in Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Bookkeeper to join their finance team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing reconciliations, and supporting statutory submissions.

This role offers the opportunity to develop professionally in a dynamic accounting environment.

Job Purpose

To ensure accurate capturing of transactions, reconciliation of accounts, and maintenance of financial records while providing support to the Accounting and Tax Manager and the broader finance team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Requirements: Minimum education (essential) National Senior Certificate; Minimum education (advantageous) Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree; Completed SAIPA Articles.
• Minimum applicable experience (years): 3 years' experience in a finance / accounting role.
• Required nature of experience: Maintaining company financial records; General ledger processing, reconciliations, and journal entries; Supplier and customer account management; VAT, EMP, and SARS eFiling processes.
• Skills and Knowledge (essential): Strong numeracy and analytical ability; Good administrative and organisational skills; Excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel – intermediate level).
• Knowledge of Sage Accounting software.
• Skills and Knowledge (advantageous): CaseWare; Preparing financial statements for SMEs; Provisional tax and income tax submissions.
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English; Own transport and valid driver's license.

Key Performance Areas

• Accounting Transactions & Records: Capture and process general ledger transactions; Process supplier and sales invoices; Maintain supplier and customer accounts; Post monthly journals (salary, depreciation, reallocations).
• Reconciliations & Reporting: Perform bank reconciliations; Prepare management accounts; Prepare balance sheet reconciliations; Assist with intercompany reconciliations (advantageous).
• Statutory Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT reconciliations; Assist with VAT audits (advantageous).
• Prepare and submit EMP returns; Handle basic SARS correspondence and eFiling.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise with clients to gather and confirm documentation; Assist with UIF and WCA registrations (advantageous).
• Support audit and statutory processes.
• Ad-hoc & Departmental Support: Provide ad-hoc support to the finance team; Assist with additional duties as requested by management.