Junior Financial Accountant

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern stipend

Remote work post-probation

Mentorship

Exposure to accounting functions

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl invites applications for a Junior Financial Accountant. This full-time role offers hands-on experience across journal entries, GL reconciliations, AP/AR, and month-end closes, with onboarding and potential remote work after probation.

Ideal for a recent graduate with a degree in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and a keen eye for detail. The position provides mentorship and a path to develop professionally within the Paarl wine region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong desire to learn and develop professionally in the accounting field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Help in the collection and analysis of financial data for reporting purposes.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Assist with audit preparations and provide documentation as required.
• Perform other accounting and administrative tasks as assigned by the senior accountants.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Strong desire to learn and develop professionally

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and eager Junior Financial Accountant to join their accounting team in Paarl on a full-time basis, with the potential for remote work after an initial onboarding period. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with limited experience to gain hands-on experience in a variety of accounting functions. You will support the senior accounting staff with daily tasks, learn essential accounting principles, and contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of the finance department. We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong desire to build a career in accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Help in the collection and analysis of financial data for reporting purposes.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Assist with audit preparations and provide documentation as required.
• Perform other accounting and administrative tasks as assigned by the senior accountants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A strong academic record with a foundational understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel .
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong desire to learn and develop professionally in the accounting field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual stipend/salary for interns.
• Potential for remote work arrangements after successful completion of the initial internship/probationary period.
• Mentorship and training from experienced accounting professionals.
• Exposure to various accounting functions within a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in the Paarl wine region's business community.