Junior Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022277/Jen

Date posted:

Friday, January 30, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

200 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A wellâestablished international organisation, based in the Southern Suburbs, is looking to appoint a newly qualified SAIPA Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This role offers an excellent next step for someone who has recently completed their SAIPA articles and is ready to translate strong technical foundations into a commercial, fastâmoving environment.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the Accounts Payable function while gaining broad exposure across the finance department. Working closely with the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager, you’ll develop a solid understanding of endâtoâend finance processes within a stable, global business.
This opportunity suits a detailâfocused, analytical individual who is keen to build a meaningful postâarticles career and grow within an organisation that offers longâterm stability, learning, and progression.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
As the Junior Accountant, your duties include the following:
Capture and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders
Reconcile creditor and supplier accounts to statement
Ensure timely payments and adherence to AP ageing targets
Allocate invoices to correct general ledger accounts and process journals where required
Process and reconcile petty cash in line with company policy
Issue purchase orders and support procurement administration
Ensure all monthly and ad hoc payments
Perform daily Accounts Receivable functions, including emailing invoices and credit notes
Distribute customer statements in line with internal timelines
Assist with month-end project closures and revenue-related processes
Support debtor activities, including accrued income and WIP reporting
Assist with month-end procedures, including accruals and review of open purchase orders
Analyse expense accounts to understand cost drivers and variances
Build and maintain assigned budget accounts
Assist with cash flow and revenue forecasting
Prepare reports and schedules to support management decision-making
Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and corporate governance standards
Provide ad hoc financial support to the Finance Manager and senior finance team

Skills & Experience:
Exposure to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Solid foundation in accounting principles and reconciliations
Eagerness to learn and grow within a commercial finance environment

Qualification:
Completed SAIPA articles or relevant accounting degree with approximately 3 years’ experience

Contact JENELLE COOKSON on 021 418 1750 Ref number: CTF022277.

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