Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client is a growing, project-driven organisation supported by a compact and highly cooperative finance team. This presents an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to make a meaningful impact. This newly created position focuses on enabling operational expansion and process automation within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, offering hands-on exposure to the full accounts receivable and accounts payable lifecycle.
The Junior Accountant will function in a combined Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable role. The position focuses on billing, reconciliations, debt collection, and supplier disbursements, while contributing to efficiency gains through integrated financial systems.
This opportunity is ideal for a driven, practical individual who thrives in a tight-knit team, has a strong interest in streamlining processes, and is eager to play a key role in a scaling business.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the complete Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable process, including customer invoicing (progress claims, commercial, and ad-hoc project billing) and supplier invoice processing in accordance with SCM platform standards.
- Compile SLA renewal pricing in collaboration with account managers and oversee client onboarding and registration activities.
- Lead proactive credit control efforts, including statement circulation, email and phone follow-ups, account reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution alongside account managers, production teams, and suppliers.
- Capture and process supplier invoices and credit card expenses, validate against purchase orders and delivery notes, and handle inventory-related invoices integrated from the stock management system into Xero.
- Perform supplier payments via EFT or batch runs following ApprovalMax authorisations, while fostering positive supplier relationships.
- Complete regular debtor reconciliations and bi-monthly creditor reconciliations, investigate variances, and address queries timeously.
- Assist with month-end closing procedures, including deferred income journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate, audit-ready financial records are maintained in Xero, in compliance with SARS regulations, including VAT returns.
- Participate in finance system and workflow improvements, including resolving integration issues between the inventory system and Xero.
- Provide support with ad-hoc finance duties and operational tasks within a streamlined, high-performance finance team.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Matric / Grade 12 with a relevant Accounting or Bookkeeping qualification (Certificate, Diploma, or higher).
- 3–5 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, preferably within project-based, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of Xero, ApprovalMax, Microsoft Office, and exposure to SCM platforms (e.g. Ariba, Coupa).
- Experience with OCR, automation, or invoice processing tools is advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and analytical problem-solving ability.
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with clients and suppliers.
- Proven ability to manage a dual-function role in a fast-paced, lean team.
- High integrity, accountability, and adaptability, with a collaborative mindset and interest in process improvement.

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