
Junior Accountant
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Perform bank and petty cash reconciliations
- Ensure accurate capturing of supplier and customer invoices
- Assist with monthly and year-end closings
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Support management reporting and cash flow forecasting
- Generate aged debtors and creditors reports
- Ensure VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns are correctly prepared
- Assist with external audits and internal controls
- Stay up to date with changes in financial regulations
- Assist with basic payroll processing and reconciliations
- Coordinate with HR on salary changes, leave, and reimbursements
- Maintain accurate supplier and customer information in the accounting system
- Propose process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Assist with software integrations or ERP transitions
- Ensure document retention and compliance with company/legal requirements
- Liaise with suppliers, clients, and team members to resolve queries
- Support cross-functional teams such as procurement and logistics
- Participate in internal meetings and contribute to financial planning
- BCom Accounting degree or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years experience in accounting up to trial balance
- Fluency in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work overtime and in-office as needed
Someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys solving problems, and is passionate about accurate financial recordkeeping. Proactive, dependable, and ready to take on both routine and ad hoc tasks.
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