Junior Management Accountant

MSA Outsourcing Solutions; 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 one of our UK-based clients. The successful candidate will manage financial records, ensure accuracy in day-to-day transactions, and assist the finance team in maintaining smooth accounting operations.

The role requires proficiency in QuickBooks, strong numerical accuracy, and the ability to work independently with integrity and confidentiality.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Detail oriented

Reliable

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Integrity & confidentiality

Tools

QuickBooks

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.

• 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.