Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Location: In Office in Sandton Johannesburg

Role:
Our client is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and SME business owners to unlock their full potential — partnering with them to accelerate growth through strategic financial guidance and personalised business transformation.
 
This is not your typical accounting role. As a Junior Accountant, you’ll work across a diverse range of client projects — from untangling years of incomplete books and analysing financial discrepancies, to financial modelling, financial analysis, forecasting and assist in implementing sound financial processes and SOPs.
 
If you love variety, problem-solving, and enjoy leveraging your advanced Excel skills and making a tangible impact on growing businesses, this opportunity offers the perfect mix of challenge, learning, and purpose.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

No two days will be the same! You’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and finance projects, helping entrepreneurs and SMEs get their businesses financially fit and future-ready.
 
Your typical day might include:

• Handling general bookkeeping ensuring client’s financial records accurate and up to date.
• Rolling up your sleeves to sort out and “clean up” financials that need structure and clarity.
• Analysing financial data to uncover insights supporting team in providing clarity.
• Assisting in the preparation of management reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Getting involved in financial modelling to support planning and business growth.
• Helping implement financial processes and SOPs that set clients up for long-term success.
• Working directly with a dynamic team and learning how financial strategy drives real-world results.
• We’re looking for someone who’s bright, ambitious, and eager to learn - someone who loves variety and wants to grow their career by working on real-world business challenges every day.

• A BCom degree (Accounting-focused or Business degree with Accounting as a major).
• Strong Excel skills — comfortable using it for analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and insights.
• Experience with Xero (or another ERP/accounting system) would be an advantage.
• Exposure to or involvement in preparing management reports and financial analysis.
• A keen learner who’s not afraid to jump in, take initiative, and do what it takes to get the job done — whether that’s solving a financial puzzle or running out to grab coffee for the team!
• Organised, detail-oriented, and resilient, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across different clients.
• A curious thinker who enjoys problem-solving and finding smarter ways to do things.
• A team player with a positive, engaging personality — able to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues and clients.
• A self-starter who’s motivated by growth, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to go above and beyond.
• This role is perfect for someone who’s ready to learn fast, gain broad experience, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team that’s passionate about making a difference for small businesses.