Junior Financial Accountant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to support the finance team in Bloemfontein. This role suits a recent graduate or early-career professional eager to gain hands-on experience in financial accounting.

You will assist with monthly statements, reconciliations, AP/AR, and assist with audits and reporting. Hybrid work arrangement offers in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to grow within a key financial hub.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and general ledger entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately.
• Support month-end and year-end close with the senior team.
• Assist with audits and preparing financial analysis reports.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Financial Accountant to support their finance team in Bloemfontein . This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to gain comprehensive experience in financial accounting. You will assist with daily accounting tasks, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting. This is a fantastic learning opportunity within a supportive team, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing for professional growth and development in a key financial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and general ledger entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and intercompany account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately.
• Support the senior accounting team with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Help in gathering data for audits and preparing financial analysis reports.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with performance-based increments.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing a balance between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Mentorship and training from experienced accounting professionals.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization in Bloemfontein .