Full Time jobs in South Africa

Role: Junior Accountant

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Working pattern: Office based 5 days a week

Working hours: 11am - 8pm SAST (9am - 6pm UK)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Operations Manager, UK

Salary range: R16,000 - R25,000 gross per month

Our client, a growing UK-based accounting services firm, is seeking a highly capable Junior Accountant to join their team out of Cape Town, South Africa. You will join a team of two existing junior accountants in the Cape Town office and this role will form part of building a high-quality finance function to support their scaling operations.

The role is ideal for university graduates who hold a BCom degree or any finance-related certifications and who show strong foundational knowledge in bookkeeping and a desire to grow within a fast-paced, international environment. You'll be working closely with UK colleagues and adhering to British accounting standards and practices.

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of UK clients
• Maintain accurate financial records including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and journals
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks)
• Support with monthly close processes and audit preparation
• Communicate regularly with the UK finance team to clarify transactions and resolve queries
• Ensure adherence to local and UK compliance and accounting standards

• University degree or qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance field
• Proven work experience with bookkeeping, accounts payable or accounting experience is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Understanding of UK based accounting standards
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and reconciliation techniques
• Proficiency or strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and experience with cloud accounting software (Xero is very advantageous, QuickBooks, or similar)
• High attention to detail with consistency in output
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently while aligning with a remote UK team

• University graduates who showing strong potential and eagerness to kick off their professional career or candidates who are in the early stages of their finance career
• Comfortable in an office-based environment that fosters team cohesion and mentorship
• Adaptable, with a growth mindset and a collaborative attitude
• Based in Cape Town and comfortable working from a dedicated co-working space office 5 days a week