Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their team in Pretoria.

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
Junior Accountant / Business Administrator
Start date: January 2026
Koedoespoort, Pretoria
Accounting Firm Environment | In-Office | Permanent
R13,000 – R20,000 CTC (experience dependent)
Working Hours & Environment
Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
Location: 33 Eland Street, Koedoespoort, Pretoria
Reporting to: Practice Manager
Setup: In-office, professional accounting practice environment

About the Role:

• Our client, a well-established accounting firm based in Pretoria, is looking for a motivated Junior Accountant / Business Administrator to join their growing team.
• This role is ideal for a candidate who has completed their articles or gained solid exposure within an accounting firm and is now looking to grow into a more hands-on, client-facing position.
• You’ll work closely with the Practice Manager, supporting a range of accounting, tax, and compliance functions while contributing to the smooth running of the firm’s operations.

• Assist with monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and management accounts
• Support the preparation and submission of tax, VAT, and payroll returns
• Maintain firm and client compliance registers (CIPC, FICA, SARS)
• Liaise with clients, manage documentation, and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Practice Manager
• Contribute to workflow monitoring and internal reporting

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounting and tax tasks
• Compliance deadlines met (CIPC, SARS, FICA, etc.)
• Quality and reliability of captured financial data
• Effective client communication and responsiveness
• Contribution to workflow and process improvement

• Matric (minimum)
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field (advantageous)

• 2+ years in an accounting or administrative role within an accounting firm
• Completed articles or internship experience highly beneficial
• Exposure to SARS submissions, bookkeeping, and compliance processes

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Professional communication and teamwork
• Ability to work independently with integrity and accountability
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English (essential)

• Xero / Sage / QuickBooks (beneficial)
• SARS eFiling and CIPC platforms