Junior Accountant

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

933595RY

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

R20 000 – R30 000 per month

SUMMARY:
The Junior Accountant supports core transactional accounting activities, ensuring accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash processing, and financial systems.

POSITION INFO:

Junior Accountant

Join a Growing Global Finance Team – Remote Role with Development Potential

Remote (South Africa) | R20 000 – R30 000 per month | 9am –6pm , Flexible Hours

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic international business with a fast-paced and scaling finance environment. The South Africa-based finance team supports global operations, providing critical transactional and reporting support. This is a unique opportunity to join a remote-first team that values accuracy, growth, and continuous improvement.

The Role: Junior Accountant

The Junior Accountant supports core transactional accounting activities, ensuring accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash processing, and financial systems. This hands-on role plays a vital part in maintaining up-to-date financial records, supporting audits, and improving accounting processes. It''s ideal for someone early in their finance career looking to grow into broader accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 1–2 years experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Manage billing, receipts allocation, and proactive debt chasing for receivables
Process supplier invoices, resolve queries, and prepare weekly payment runs
Maintain customer and supplier records with accuracy and escalation where needed
Perform daily bank postings and assist with bank reconciliations
Keep financial and commercial systems (including Xero) updated and accurate
Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Support audit preparation and internal control documentation
Contribute to process improvement and automation projects as the business scales

About You

1–2 years experience in AP/AR within a finance team
Proficient in Xero and intermediate Excel/Google Sheets skills
Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and comfortable in a remote team setting
Eager to grow and take on more accounting responsibilities over time

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Junior Accountant
Location: South Africa
Salary: R20 000 – R30 000 per month
The junior accountant supports core transactional accounting activities, ensuring accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash processing, and financial systems.
1 day ago

Junior Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R480K
Prism Placements and this provider of a wide range of insurance solutions is looking for a dynamic junior accountant to join them in a fully remote capacity.
2 days ago

Junior Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
Are you ready to kick-start your accounting career?We’re looking for a junior accountant with 3 years’ experience and a solid BCom Accounting qualification to join a dynamic team in Pretoria! If you’re detail-oriented, eager to grow, and passionate about numbers, this is your opportunity.
28 days ago

Junior Accountant
Location: Kempton Park
Salary:
Introduction: We are looking for a motivated junior accountant to join a fast-paced FMCG sales environment in Kempton Park. The successful candidate will support the finance team in day-to-day accounting, VAT compliance, and reconciliations across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic sales-driven business while developing your accounting...
21 days ago

Junior Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 350 000 Annually
We are assisting a dynamic and forward-thinking company operating in the renewable energy sector, committed to driving sustainable solutions for a cleaner future. We are looking for a motivated junior accountant to join our finance team in Sandton and contribute to our growth and impact.
62 days ago

Junior Accountant Premium Brand Dealership - Sandton
Location: Sandton
Salary:
Remuneration: R20 000.00 to R25 000.00 + Incentive + Pension Purpose Of The Job: The junior accountant will support the dealership’s finance function by maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with daily accounting operations. The role includes processing supplier and customer transactions, performing reconciliations, and supporting the dealership accountant ...
64 days ago

Financial Administrator / Junior Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Monthly
Area: Val-de-Grace, Pretoria EastOffice based positionWorking Hours: Full time - Monday to FridayOur client is seeking a detail-oriented, self-driven, and highly organised Financial Administrator / junior accountant to join our client’s finance team.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business environment and is eager to grow wi...
2 days ago

Junior Chartered Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R30,000 - R100,000 (based on experience)
junior Chartered accountant
2 days ago

Junior Management Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R30 000
Our client in the North of Pretoria is looking for a junior Management accountant to join them
22 days ago

Junior Chartered Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Monthly Salary
junior CA
27 days ago

Junior Accountant

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General