Assistant Accountant (Junior)

Recruiter:

TalentFuse (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000022/KM

Date posted:

Monday, February 16, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

R180K Annually

SUMMARY:
About the Role
An opportunity exists for a detail-oriented finance support professional to assist with daily accounting and administrative functions within a fast-paced logistics environment. The role supports financial operations, record-keeping, reconciliations, and cost tracking.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Capture and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and fuel expenses
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
Assist with bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations
Support month-end procedures and basic management reports
Assist with VAT input/output schedules and supporting documentation
Monitor and allocate logistics-related costs (freight, warehousing, fuel, tolls)
Match supplier invoices to delivery notes, PODs, and waybills
Assist with cost allocations per route, vehicle, or customer
Track discrepancies between invoiced versus actual transport costs
Support fleet-related expense tracking (maintenance, fuel, licensing)
Maintain organised filing systems (physical and digital)
Assist with audit preparation and document retrieval
Communicate with suppliers, transporters, and internal operations teams
Perform general finance administration as required

Qualifications and Experience

Matric (essential)
Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping (advantageous)
1–2 years’ experience in an accounting or finance support role
Experience in logistics, transport, or supply chain (advantageous)
Office-based role with interaction with transporters
Standard working hours with weekly peak period

Working Relationships

Internal: Finance team, management, audit team, and wider business
External: Banks, clients, and merchants

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