Trainee Accountant

Route Management; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Route Management is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Trainee Accountant in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The role involves supporting multiple business units by administering financial and operational activities, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates should have the ability to meet strict deadlines while managing a high volume of tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within a reputable company.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational activities.
• Open, maintain and close job cards on Syspro.
• Process GRNs, invoices, and external billing.
• Scan, upload, file and maintain financial documentation.
• Prepare and post monthly journals.
• Compile management reports and Excel reconciliations.
• Process stock take imports and cycle counts.
• Prepare and issue invoices to divisions.
• Maintain intergroup accounts for accuracy.
• Complete vehicle administration and reconciliations.
• Administer warranty invoicing and claims processing.
• Reconcile scrapyard vehicle lists and confirm movements.
• Prepare projection reports and budgeting inputs.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and approvals.
• Compile and submit monthly Stannic reports.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and finance teams.
• Perform reconciliations and compliance checks.
• Meet deadlines while managing high volume tasks.

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail?oriented Trainee Accountant to support multiple business units, including Workshops, Warranty, Scrapyard, Fleet and Reporting functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational activities across Workshops, Warranty, Scrapyard, Fleet and Reporting divisions.
• Open, maintain and close job cards on Syspro, including accurate costing and reconciliation.
• Process GRNs, invoices, van orders, intergroup transactions and external billing.
• Scan, upload, file and maintain all financial and operational documentation on relevant shared folders.
• Prepare and post monthly journals, including turnover, labour, consumables, inter?division charges and provisions.
• Compile monthly turnover summaries, management reports and Excel reconciliations.
• Process stock take imports, cycle counts and consumables clean?ups on Syspro.
• Prepare and issue invoices to internal and external divisions.
• Maintain intergroup accounts and ensure balances remain accurate and up to date.
• Complete vehicle administration, including move forms, vehicle tracking and fleet reconciliations.
• Administer warranty invoicing, claims processing and related financial journals for Bloemfontein and Johannesburg.
• Reconcile scrapyard vehicle lists, confirm vehicle movements and verify external purchase payments.
• Prepare and monitor projection reports, financial state uploads and budgeting inputs.
• Assist with the preparation, review, approval and loading of annual budgets.
• Compile and submit monthly Stannic reports across all applicable business units, ensuring approvals and timely distribution.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, finance teams and management to resolve queries and support reporting requirements.
• Perform regular reconciliations, accuracy checks and ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.
• Meet strict deadlines while managing a high volume of tasks with accuracy and attention to detail