Junior Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023926/CL

Date posted:

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Ready to own both sides of the ledger and see the impact of your work? If you’re strong on AR and AP, love clean processes, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, this one’s for you.

POSITION INFO:
Our client operates in a specialized, project-based technical environment, delivering tailored digital and engineering-driven solutions to a diverse client base. They are growing steadily and have created a new, full-time Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable role to strengthen their finance function and improve automation across systems. This is a hands-on opportunity within a lean finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Manager. You will take ownership of the full AR and AP cycle, working across integrated systems including Xero, an inventory management system, and ApprovalMax. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys structure, accountability, and improving processes rather than just maintaining them.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and issue client invoices, including progress billings, commercial invoices and ad-hoc project billing, ensuring compliance with relevant SCM platforms.
Manage debtor collections proactively through statements, reminders, calls and follow-ups, resolving queries and escalating where required.
Process supplier invoices and credit card transactions, ensuring correct coding and posting in Xero.
Execute supplier payments (EFT/batch) following ApprovalMax authorization and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Perform bi-monthly creditor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies timeously.
Support month-end processes, including accruals, deferred revenue journals and reconciliations.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records in Xero, ensuring compliance with VAT and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to system improvements and assist with troubleshooting between the inventory system and accounting platform.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Qualified CA(SA)
3–5 years’ experience in an AR/AP role
Experience in a project-based, engineering or manufacturing environment advantageous
Exposure to SCM platforms such as Ariba or Coupa beneficial
Experience working in a dual AR/AP capacity preferred
Proficient in Xero (essential)
Working knowledge of ApprovalMax and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
Exposure to OCR or invoice automation tools advantageous
Strong reconciliation skills and high attention to detail
Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with clients and suppliers
Numerically strong, analytical and solution-focused

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