Junior Financial Accountant

Network Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant in Pretoria for a dynamic role within their expanding finance team. The ideal candidate will be a finance professional looking to build their accounting career, offering exposure to project accounting and financial operations.

The successful applicant will maintain general ledger accounts and assist with month-end reporting. A BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 2 years' experience are required. Strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting systems proficiency.
• Experience in the media industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Process invoices and ensure accurate allocation of transactions.
• Assist with project accounting and financial tracking activities.
• Monitor and update account balances and supporting schedules.
• Support month-end reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency

Accounting systems proficiency

Media industry experience

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Junior Financial Accountant – Pretoria

Job Overview

A creative and fast-paced organisation within the media industry is expanding their finance team with a Junior Financial Accountant based in Pretoria. The company is a proudly South African leading digital media and publishing organisation that produces online news, current affairs and lifestyle content nationally.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional looking to build their accounting career within a dynamic and project‑driven environment, offering exposure to financial operations, project accounting and stakeholder interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and financial records
• Process invoices and ensure accurate allocation of transactions
• Assist with project accounting and financial tracking activities
• Monitor and update account balances and supporting schedules
• Support month-end reporting and reconciliation processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and compliance

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (essential)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accounting or finance role
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting systems proficiency
• Media industry experience advantageous