Junior / Mid Level Accountant

Elite Search; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg seeks a Junior to Mid-level Accountant to manage core accounting tasks. Responsibilities include overseeing Accounts Payable and Receivable, financial reporting, and budget preparation. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree in finance, 2–6 years of experience, and strong skills in Google Sheets or Excel. Join a dynamic team and grow your career in management accounting.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ relevant accounting experience, including management accounting.
• Strong skills in Google Sheets or Excel including pivot tables and macros.
• Understanding of general ledger, trial balance, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheets and trial balances.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and monitor performance against budget.

Skills

Google Sheets

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BCom in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

Summary

Company : Helping businesses thrive locally and in the US with expert financial guidance. Fractional CFO and FD services give entrepreneurs the clarity and control they need to grow confidently.

Role : Join this incredibly dynamic team as a Junior to Mid-level Accountant! Take charge of core accounting tasks while gaining hands-on experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. Perfect for someone eager to grow in management accounting, financial management and even CFO!

Position Info

Key Responsibilities :

Daily Accounting & Transactional Duties

• Manage full Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheets, general ledger accounts, and trial balances.
• Process and maintain the cashbook and assist with cashflow reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Management Accounting & Analytical Duties

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and monitor actual performance against budget.
• Track and analyze costs, highlighting variances for management review.
• Support management reporting by preparing departmental and project financial summaries.
• Assist with inventory valuation and calculation of cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Collect and reconcile financial data from various departments and systems.
• Support forecasting and financial projections under the guidance of senior accountants.
• Help allocate overheads and shared costs consistently across departments or projects.
• Maintain cost centres, project codes, and relevant financial databases.
• Prepare basic key performance indicator (KPI) reports to support operational decision-making.

Requirements

• BCom in Finance, Accounting, or a related financial qualification.
• 2–6 years’ relevant accounting experience, including exposure to management accounting functions.
• Ideally completed SAIPA articles.
• Strong experience in Google Sheets is highly desirable; otherwise, solid Excel skills including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, and macros.
• Proficient in accounting software ideally Xero
• Understanding of general ledger, trial balance, and financial reporting.
• Basic understanding of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small finance team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.