Junior Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF021033/Jen

Date posted:

Monday, June 2, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Step into a role that offers more than just numbers. My client is looking for a sharp, detail-driven Junior Accountant to join a high-performing finance team. This isn’t just about ticking boxes – its about owning your portfolio and playing a key part in keeping operations smooth and strategic. This Junior Accountant vacancy is the kind of role where you can roll up your sleeves, make an impact, and build a rock-solid foundation in finance. If you meet the requirements below, do not hesitate to apply!

POSITION INFO:

Capture and verify creditor invoices against purchase orders
Resolve discrepancies with purchasers
Reconcile creditor accounts monthly to ensure payments are on time and align with statements
Review and code invoices to correct GL accounts
Correct misallocations where needed
Manage and reconcile petty cash across all branches
Maintain orderly filing of creditor invoices and statements
Process general journals as directed by senior accountants
Ensure timely payment of all recurring monthly expenses
Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries promptly and professionally
Reconcile all monthly creditor and supplier ledger accounts
Proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies by engaging directly with suppliers
Conduct monthly analysis of accruals and open purchase orders
Action Accounts Receivable accrual credits by issuing tax invoices and returning credits to debtors
Raise and reverse accrued income entries as part of the month-end process
Run and compile reports at month-end to calculate inventory movement
Ensure compliance with internal controls
Analyse the accounts for budgets
Prepare the documents used for cash and revenue forecasting
Any additional ad-hoc duties as required by Senior Management

Skills & Experience:
Strong technical understanding of accounting principles
Proven experience working on Sage and Excel

Qualification:
Completed Finance Degree
Matric (Grade 12)

Contact JENELLE COOKSON on , quoting the Ref: CTF021033.

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