Junior Accountant – Sandton

Industry: Hospitality / Tourism / Lodges

Introduction

A leading hospitality group with a portfolio of luxury lodges is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their finance team based in Sandton.

This role is ideal for a detail-driven and highly organised finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced high-volume environment and is eager to gain exposure across multi-entity financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Administration & Accounting:

• Process daily and month-end payments in line with approved payment schedules
• Capture and reconcile financial transactions on Xero and Pastel Partner
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Assist with month-end processes including reconciliations debtors and creditors
• Maintain accurate financial records (electronic and physical)
• Manage key accounts including municipal accounts Eskom cell accounts and HOS accounts
• Assist with inter-company invoicing and reconciliations

Fleet & Operational Support:

• Maintain fleet records and documentation
• Coordinate vehicle licensing and renewals
• Provide administrative support to operational teams

Property & Lodging Support:

• Assist with property-related financial administration (levies accounts bookings support)
• Support lodge-related financial tracking (e.g. Doornkop Mabula accounts)

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Accounting / Finance or relevant qualification
• Degree (advantageous)

Experience:

• 1–3 years’ experience in a junior accounting or finance role
• Exposure to multi-entity or group structures (advantageous)
• Experience in hospitality / tourism industry (beneficial)

Systems & Technical Skills:

• Xero Accounting Software
• Pastel Partner
• MS Office (Excel – intermediate level)
• FNB Online Banking

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle high-volume transactions
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong administrative and record-keeping ability
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Language Requirements

• Fully bilingual: English and Afrikaans

Remuneration

Market Related Salary

Why Join This Company

• Work within a well-established hospitality group with premium lodge operations
• Exposure to diverse financial functions across multiple entities
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced finance environment

Interested

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Required Skills:

Finance Assistant Accounts Clerk Junior Accountant Xero Pastel Hospitality Finance Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Debtors Creditors Payment Processing Inter Company Accounts Financial Administration Property Accounts Fleet Administration