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Junior Accountant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Ermelo - South Africa
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Salary:
Experience Required:
3-5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
6 August 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
An established accounting practice in Ermelo is seeking a motivated Trainee Accountant / Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers fantastic hands-on exposure across a wide range of industries and full support for your professional development including the opportunity to complete a SAIPA clerkship. If you possess a strong foundation in accounting and are eager to build your career in a supportive environment we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Processing accounting records on Pastel
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Preparing and submitting EMP (payroll tax) returns
- Drafting financial statements
- Account reconciliations
- Debtors and creditors control
- General administrative and accounting duties
- Data entry verification and analysis
- Liaising with clients and relevant institutions
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 (Accounting as a subject is advantageous)
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting (BCom) or currently studying towards one (advantageous)
- Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with Pastel Accounting is advantageous
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Excellent communication and administrative skills
- Ability to work accurately remain organised and perform under pressure
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Reliable punctual and eager to learn
- Bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
Benefits
- A professional and supportive working environment
- Training and career development opportunities including a SAIPA clerkship / articles
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and industries
- Competitive remuneration aligned with qualifications and experience
Required Skills:
Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel Experience with Pastel Accounting is advantageous Solid understanding of basic accounting principles Excellent communication and administrative skills Ability to work accurately remain organised and perform under pressure Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Reliable punctual and eager to learn Fluent in Afrikaans
Required Education:
Matric / Grade 12 (Accounting as a subject is advantageous)Tertiary qualification in Accounting (BCom) or currently studying towards one (advantageous)OR SAIPA Articles completed
