Junior Accountant / Accounting Clerk

Recruiter:

SHE Recruits

Job Ref:

CPT001190/CL

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

180 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Employment Type: Full-time / Office-based
My client is a growing, generalist accounting practice based near Edenvale, Johannesburg looking to appoint a Junior Accountant / Accounting Clerk to support their business clients with day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and statutory administration.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

1+ years relevant accounting experience
Completed or currently studying towards an Accounting Degree (part-time studies supported; role is full-time)
Strong bookkeeping and/or payroll experience with the ability to work independently
Working knowledge of Excel and general computer literacy
Experience with SARS eFiling, bookkeeping and payroll systems
CIPC knowledge is advantageous
Strong attention to detail
Organised, deadline-driven and reliable
Comfortable dealing with clients and statutory bodies

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on your strengths, the role will focus on one of the following areas, with training provided in the other:
Bookkeeping-focused role:

Full bookkeeping to trial balance
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Debtors and creditors management
VAT preparation and submissions
General SARS queries and client registrations

Payroll-focused role:

End-to-end payroll processing (bulk payrolls)
Leave administration, payroll returns, and reconciliations
EMP201 / EMP501 submissions
Liaising with SARS on payroll-related queries

Additional exposure (advantageous):

SARS eFiling administration
CIPC registrations and amendments
General accounting and compliance support for business clients

This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who is confident working independently within either bookkeeping or payroll, with exposure to the full accounting function.
Apply today if you meet these requirements and would like to become a part of a growing accounting practice.

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