
Junior Bookkeeper
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reference Number MSA250828-1
Job Title Junior Bookkeeper
Job Type Permanent
Department Accounting
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Durban
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree
Job Category Accounting
Job Advert SummaryThe Junior Bookkeeper plays a key support role within the audit firm, assisting in the accurate recording and maintenance of financial transactions for a portfolio of clients. The role ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards and supports the audit and accounting teams through timely and reliable bookkeeping services.
Minimum RequirementsQualifications and Experience
- Matric (required).
- Bookkeeping or Accounting Diploma/certificate.
- 3-5 years of experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Pastel, CaseWare, Xero.
- Familiar with accounting for listed/unlisted investment portfolios.
- Accurately capture source documents such as invoices, receipts, and bank statements.
- Process day-to-day financial transactions in accounting software.
- Perform monthly bank, debtor, and creditor reconciliations.
- Assist in the preparation of trial balances and basic financial reports.
- Identify and investigate discrepancies in accounts.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
- Maintain compliance with SARS requirements and deadlines.
- Support audit teams by ensuring financial records are complete and compliant.
- Respond professionally to client queries and requests for information.
- Collaborate with audit and accounting teams to ensure files are audit ready.
- Assist in maintaining organised and up-to-date client records and documentation.
- Participate in internal training session and development initiatives.
- Seek guidance from senior team members to improve technical knowledge.
- Stay update on basic bookkeeping standards and regulatory changes.