Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008424/Angie

Date posted:

Monday, January 19, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

220 000

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their finance team. This role is perfect for a young professional looking to grow their accounting career, gain hands-on experience, and contribute meaningfully to core financial processes.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Processing:
- Capture and process invoices, payments, receipts, and journals accurately and timeously.
- Maintain up-to-date and organised accounting records in line with company policies.
Reconciliations:
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations, including bank recons, supplier recons, and customer accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Debtors & Creditors:
- Manage the end-to-end creditors process: Invoice verification, payment preparation, and supplier query resolution.
- Assist with the debtors function, including issuing invoices, preparing statements, and performing follow-ups on outstanding balances.
- Maintain clean age analysis reports.
VAT & Compliance:
- Prepare VAT calculations and ensure accurate submission data.
- Assist with compliance-related tasks, including supporting documents for audits and statutory filings.
Reporting & Administration:
- Assist with preparing month-end schedules and reports.
- Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks, data checks, and general accounting queries.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, or Pastel – depending on your preference).
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Problem-solving mindset and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance (or currently studying towards one).
1–2 years accounting experience (including internships or articles) preferred.
Solid understanding of VAT, creditors, debtors, and reconciliations.

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For more information, contact:
Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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