Junior Management Accountant

Msa Outsourcing Solutions - Uk; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Outsourcing Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Management Accountant to support a UK-based client. This role focuses on day-to-day financial records, reconciliation, invoicing and maintaining accurate accounts receivable.

The position requires strong numerical accuracy, independence and a proactive approach to resolve discrepancies and keep financial operations running smoothly. Experience with QuickBooks and financial administration is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using QuickBooks is essential.
• Previous experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Financial Controller experience or a similar senior finance background is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, invoicing, accounts receivable and financial records.
• Experience managing customer and management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile all payments, transactions and expenses each morning to ensure records are up to date.
• Review and ensure invoices are correctly categorised and allocated within QuickBooks.
• Collect, label and process CID invoices according to internal procedures.
• Upload and maintain invoices and supporting documentation within QuickBooks.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Manage customer and management accounts, ensuring balances, transactions and records are accurate.
• Process card payments over the telephone when required (infrequent).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to payments, invoices and account records.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and organised records.
• Assist with general financial control and accounting administration as required.
• Ensure financial processes are completed accurately and on deadlines.

Skills

QuickBooks

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Job description

MSA Outsourcing Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Junior Management Accountant to support one of our UK-based clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in day-to-day transactions, and supporting the finance department in maintaining smooth accounting operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile all payments, transactions and expenses each morning to ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Review and ensure all invoices are correctly categorised and allocated within QuickBooks.
• Collect, label and accurately process CID invoices in accordance with internal procedures.
• Upload and maintain invoices and supporting documentation within QuickBooks.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding and overdue payments.
• Manage customer and management accounts, ensuring balances, transactions and records are accurate and current.
• Process card payments over the telephone when required (infrequent).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to payments, invoices and account records.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure records are properly organised.
• Assist with general financial control and accounting administration as required.
• Ensure financial processes are completed accurately, consistently and within required deadlines.

Requirements

• Proven experience using QuickBooks is essential.
• Previous experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Financial Controller experience or a similar senior finance background is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, invoicing, accounts receivable and financial records.
• Experience managing customer and management accounts.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve financial queries effectively.
• Confident communication skills, particularly when following up on outstanding payments.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial responsibilities.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information.