Accounting Clerk

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011104/Angie

Date posted:

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An established financial services organization is looking for an Accounting Clerk to support its finance function across a range of local and foreign entities.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional to gain broad exposure across bookkeeping, payments, management accounts, payroll, tax, compliance and general finance administration.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Perform general bookkeeping, journal processing, general ledger maintenance and bank reconciliations.
Prepare schedules for monthly management accounts, including accruals and cross-charges.
Process supplier invoices, payments and creditor age analysis.
Review supplier invoices and ensure correct allocation to expense accounts.
Manage travel advances, travel expenses and directors’ expenses.
Raise invoices and prepare debtor age analysis.
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation schedules, including acquisitions and disposals.
Assist with monthly management accounts, annual budgets and audits.
Assist with weekly cash flow forecasting.
Process payroll journals and perform reconciliations.
Complete EMP501 reconciliations and submissions.
Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation against payments.
Maintain finance, legal and engagement documentation and records.
Submit VAT201 and EMP201 returns.
Maintain the share register and CIPC registrations.
Provide support with various ad hoc finance tasks.

Job Experience and Skills Required

Grade 12.
NDip or Degree in Finance/Accounting.
At least 2 years’ relevant working experience.
At least 2 years’ experience in payroll administration, payments and general ledger functions.
Detailed knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and COIDA statutory requirements.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with SageOne Accounting and/or Xero.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a broad finance role with exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, tax, compliance and management accounting, we encourage you to apply.

If you are an experienced advisor looking to join a professional financial services environment where client relationships and quality advice are valued, we encourage you to apply.

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