Junior / Trainee Accountant

Insphired Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is looking for an Accounting Assistant to handle payments processing, data entry, petty cash management, and month-end support. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, at least 2 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Pastel Evolution. Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. This role offers competitive remuneration with a focus on accuracy and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in junior accounting or financial administration.
• Proficiency in Pastel Evolution or similar accounting software.
• Basic knowledge of bank payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Load payments accurately and efficiently on the bank platform.
• Capture financial transactions on Pastel Evolution.
• Process and capture all petty cash transactions.
• Assist in preparing month-end accruals.
• Manage filing of financial documents.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Job description

Responsibilities

• Payments Processing: Load payments accurately and efficiently on the bank platform.
• Data Capture and Entry: Capture financial transactions on Pastel Evolution, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Petty Cash Management: Process, collate, and capture all petty cash transactions, maintaining organized records.
• Month‑End Support: Assist in preparing month‑end accruals, including data gathering and basic reconciliation tasks.
• Administrative Duties: Manage filing of financial documents and assist with ad‑hoc administrative tasks as required by the finance team.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or currently studying towards one).
• Minimum of 2 years junior accounting or financial administration experience is required.
• Proficiency in Pastel Evolution or similar accounting software is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of bank payment processing.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Remuneration

Remuneration : R R

• per month.