Junior Financial Accountant

Place Talent; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to manage full-function accounting through to trial balance. You will be involved in preparations for audits and compliance activities, requiring strong attention to detail and advanced MS Excel skills. This role offers mentorship from the Financial Manager and opportunities for growth in a well-established business in South Africa, Gauteng.

Benefits

Mentorship from the Financial Manager

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed articles advantageous.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Exposure to IFRS for SMEs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-function accounting through to trial balance.
• Conduct creditors and debtors reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit tax returns.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced MS Excel

Written communication

Education

BCom Accounting (Honours)

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

A leading distributor is seeking a detail-driven Junior Financial Accountant to manage full-function accounting through to trial balance, support monthly reporting, and assist the Financial Manager across forecasting, budgeting, audits, and compliance (IFRS for SMEs).

You’ll collaborate with multiple branches and work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Creditors and debtors reconciliations, supplier invoice processing, and query resolution
• Maintain SAP & SharePoint vendor files, daily cashbook entries, and reconciliations
• Manage local and foreign payments
• Maintain the fixed asset register: verification, depreciation, and GL postings
• Prepare and submit tax returns (Income Tax, EMP, EMP, VAT)
• Month-end to TB: balance sheet reconciliations, income statement analysis, and management accounts
• Assist with audits, IFRS for SMEs updates, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support compliance, payroll, and cost analysis activities

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting (Honours) (completed articles advantageous)
• Advanced MS Excel (formulas and pivot tables essential)
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
• Strong attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and excellent written communication
• Exposure to IFRS for SMEs (SAP / SharePoint beneficial)

Why this role?

Gain end-to-end accounting exposure in a supportive environment, with mentorship from the Financial Manager and room to grow within a stable, well-established business.

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