Junior Financial Assistant

GC Solar; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GC Solar is seeking a Junior Financial Assistant to support day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and admin tasks with accuracy.

This entry-level role is ideal for a school-leaver with an accounting background, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and growth in a real-world finance environment in Midrand.

Qualifications

• Matric with Accounting is essential.
• Basic understanding of how bookkeeping works.
• Reliable transport to and from Midrand (essential).
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Accounting software knowledge (Pastel, QuickBooks, or Xero) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks capturing invoices, payments and receipts.
• Assist with reconciliations of bank accounts, supplier statements, and credit cards.
• Process and track supplier invoices and client payments.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.
• Respond to client inquiries timeously and professionally.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance and admin tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Matric with Accounting

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Pastel

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Midrand, South Africa | Posted on 28/07/2026

• Salary Will be discussed during interview
• Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 1684

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Financial Assistant to join our team

Are you a school-leaver with a head for numbers and a passion for finance? Looking for your first step into the world of bookkeeping and accounting?

GC Solar is looking for a Junior Financial Assistant to support our finance function handling the day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

This is an entry-level role perfect for someone with accounting at school level who is ready to learn and grow in a hands-on, real-world environment.

What you will be doing:

• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks capturing invoices, payments, and receipts
• Assist with reconciliations bank accounts, supplier statements, and credit cards
• Process and track supplier invoices and client payments
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team
• Respond to client inquiries timeously and professionally
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assist with ad-hoc finance and admin tasks as needed

Requirements

• Matric certificate with Accounting as a subject (essential)
• A basic understanding of how bookkeeping works
• Reliable transport to and from Midrand (essential)
• Strong computer knowledge — MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Advanced Excel skills is an advantage
• Accounting software knowledge (e.g. Pastel, QuickBooks, or Xero) is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Deadline-driven and able to work under pressure
• Professional communication skills — dealing with clients via phone and email
• A willingness to learn and grow in a finance environment
• Advantageous (but not essential):
• Previous admin or finance experience
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Pastel, QuickBooks, or Xero)
• Experience with reconciliations

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door and build a career in finance. You will gain hands-on experience across bookkeeping, reconciliations, and client administration with mentorship and support along the way.