Junior Accountant

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POSITION INFO:
A well-established organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Accountant to join their team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting, payroll, compliance and HR-related functions, making it ideal for a candidate who enjoys variety and taking ownership of multiple responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: • Manage cash books, bank reconciliations and payment allocations • Process monthly payroll and payroll-related reconciliations • Prepare and submit statutory returns including EMP201, UIF, VAT and other compliance requirements • Assist with employee onboarding documentation and HR administration • Process journals, reconciliations and maintain fixed asset registers • Review debtors, creditors and stock reports • Liaise with service providers and maintain employee benefit administration • Attend to general accounting and administrative queries • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and reporting requirements Minimum Requirements: • Relevant Accounting qualification • Previous experience in an accounting role with exposure to payroll and compliance functions • Experience working on Sage Accounting and Sage VIP Payroll advantageous • Strong reconciliation and reporting skills • Proficient in Microsoft Excel • High attention to detail with strong organisational skills • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently The successful candidate will be proactive, reliable and capable of managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.   Suitable applications to be emailed to