Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant
Reports To: Senior Accountant

Our client in the finance and accountancy industry is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for an individual seeking to gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping reconciliations and operational accounting within a structured finance environment.

The Junior Accountant will support the Senior Accountant in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth daily accounting operations. The role focuses on transaction processing reconciliations data entry and supporting operational accounting activities.

Transaction Processing & Bookkeeping

• Capture and post daily financial transactions into the accounting system

• Process supplier invoices and ensure proper documentation and filing

• Prepare payment vouchers for review

• Record cashbook and petty cash transactions accurately and timeously

Reconciliations Support

• Assist in monthly bank reconciliations

• Reconcile supplier statements and highlight discrepancies

• Support basic debtor reconciliations under supervision

• Assist in reconciling operational usage records such as fuel and stock

Operational Accounting Support

• Capture and record usage of operational inputs (e.g. materials consumables)

• Assist in tracking stock movements and maintaining inventory records

• Support data collection from operational teams

• Assist in recording production volumes and sales data

Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

• Capture supplier invoices and ensure correct cost allocation

• Assist in preparing payment schedules for review

• Record customer invoices and receipts under supervision

• Maintain proper filing of accounts payable and receivable documentation

Administrative & Reporting Support

• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly financial schedules

• Maintain accurate records for audit and internal control purposes

• Provide general administrative support to the finance function

• Assist with ad-hoc tasks and reporting requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting Finance or related field

• 1 3 years accounting experience preferably in an operational environment

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping

• Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage Pastel QuickBooks or similar)

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Exposure to inventory or stock control is an added advantage

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Good numerical and organizational skills

• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision

• Team-oriented with good communication skills

• High level of integrity and reliability

• Willingness to work in a hands-on environment

• Exposure to operational or production environments

• Experience handling stock inputs or consumables tracking

• Familiarity with operational accounting processes such as fuel equipment and production inputs