Junior Financial Accountant - Training & Growth (Sandton)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Junior Financial Accountant in Sandton, Gauteng to support general ledger activities and financial statement preparation. You will collaborate with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to audits in a dynamic financial services group.

Ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the willingness to learn new accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS or GAAP).
• Excellent Excel and accounting software skills (Sage, QuickBooks).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial records.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Assist with audit schedules and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Junior Financial Accountant in Sandton, Gauteng to support general ledger activities and financial statement preparation. You will collaborate with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to audits in a dynamic financial services group.

Ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the willingness to learn new accounting systems.