Junior Bookkeeper

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a detail-oriented finance assistant to support day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts, handling bank and card transactions, and assisting with month-end activities.

The role offers exposure to creditors, reconciliations, and statutory compliance within a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Good Excel skills.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Sound understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain creditor records.
• Prepare supplier payment schedules.
• Process bank and credit card transactions.
• Perform creditor, bank, and credit card reconciliations.
• Resolve supplier queries and account discrepancies.
• Process employee expense claims and company credit card transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Process monthly journals and supporting schedules.
• Assist with VAT and statutory compliance requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Maintain financial records and audit documentation.
• Assist with fixed asset and stock-related administrative tasks.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance operations by processing financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, performing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end activities. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting compliance and reporting requirements. This role provides excellent exposure across creditors, reconciliations, banking, expenses, journals, and general accounting administration.

Skills & Experience

• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate creditor records
• Prepare supplier payment schedules
• Process bank and credit card transactions
• Perform creditor, bank, and credit card reconciliations
• Resolve supplier queries and account discrepancies
• Process employee expense claims and company credit card transactions
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process monthly journals and supporting schedules
• Assist with VAT and statutory compliance requirements
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Maintain financial records and audit documentation
• Assist with fixed asset and stock-related administrative tasks
• Support the finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative duties
• Minimum 1-3 years' accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems
• Good Excel skills
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Sound understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT requirements
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Qualification

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance