Junior Accountant
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Job Location:
East London - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Junior Accountant
Role Purpose
This role provides essential support to the finance function and sits between the Bookkeeper and the Financial Manager. The position focuses on strengthening accuracy compliance and efficiency across daily accounting payroll administration and general office operations. It is suited to someone progressing in their finance career who can take ownership of preparatory finance work reconciliations and administrative processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial & Accounting Support
- Capture daily accounting transactions (supplier invoices customer invoices payments journals).
- Perform reconciliations including bank supplier debtor petty cash and control accounts.
- Investigate and clear reconciling items before escalating to the Bookkeeper or Financial Manager.
- Maintain accurate general ledger postings and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end close including preparation of reconciliations and schedules required by the Financial Manager.
- Provide assistance during audits and tax compliance processes (VAT PAYE income tax documentation).
- Follow internal financial controls and ensure proper document management.
2. Payroll & Employee Support
- Assist with payroll inputs such as leave records overtime allowances and staff changes.
- Maintain accurate staff attendance leave registers and HR files.
- Assist in responding to payroll-related queries and preparing supporting documentation.
- Update and track staff training records and compliance documents.
3. Administrative & Operational Support
- Draft and prepare business correspondence letters notices and internal communication.
- Assist management with document preparation filing scanning and electronic record-keeping.
- Support document flow between departments doctors and administrative teams.
- Provide general office administration to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Position Structure
Reports to: Financial Manager
Works closely with: Bookkeeper
Supports: Finance Team HR and Operations
This role serves as the link between daily transactional processing (Bookkeeper) and financial reporting compliance and strategic finance functions (Financial Manager).
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration (or currently studying towards one).
- Preference will be given to candidates who have completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.
- 12 years accounting experience with exposure to administrative and payroll support functions.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and payroll processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
- Experience with Xero Accounting will be an advantage.
- Strong organisational skills accuracy and attention to detail.
- Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in East London or willing to relocate.
Application Instructions
To apply please include the following with your application:
- Your CV
- A short cover letter (maximum 10 lines) summarising your relevant experience
- Your salary expectation
Applications that do not include all three items will not be considered.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- Journal Entries
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Payable
