Operations Accountant

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB008186/JA

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Location:

Epping, South Africa

Salary:

25 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Junior Operational Accountant

Location: Epping, Cape Town
Industry: Services

Job Overview

An opportunity is available for a Junior Operational Accountant to join an established organisation based in Epping, Cape Town. The successful candidate will support the finance team with day-to-day accounting functions, financial reconciliations, month-end processes and reporting, ensuring accurate financial records and adherence to internal controls.
This role would suit a detail-oriented finance professional with a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively with various operational stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Process supplier invoices, match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, and assist with supplier payments. Capture and reconcile cashbook transactions, allocate receipts and resolve discrepancies. Assist with accounts payable and receivable, including customer invoicing. Perform monthly reconciliations, including bank, creditors, debtors, petty cash, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet accounts. Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and reallocations. Assist with month-end reporting, management accounts schedules and variance analysis. Support payroll accounting through journal processing and reconciliations. Assist with fixed asset register maintenance, depreciation schedules and stock or consumables accounting where required. Prepare supporting documentation for audits and compliance requirements. Maintain accurate financial records, supplier and customer information, and filing systems. Liaise with operations, procurement, HR, payroll and branch management to resolve financial queries and support cost control. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 \/ Matric (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. BCom degree in Financial Accounting, Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting or a related finance discipline. Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Operational Accountant or similar financial accounting role within a medium to large organisation. A sound understanding of accounting principles, debits and credits, journals and reconciliations. Experience in a service-related industry or production environment would be advantageous. Skills and Competencies Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience using financial accounting software. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Excellent organisational, administrative and time-management skills. Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability. Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills in English. High levels of integrity, confidentiality and ethical conduct. Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders. Apply Now If you have a solid accounting foundation and are looking to develop your career in operational finance, we invite you to apply. Submit your CV for consideration.

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