Junior Accountant

Recruiter:

Joubert and Associates

Job Ref:

3032657140

Date posted:

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Location:

Villiersdorp, South Africa

SUMMARY:
-

POSITION INFO:

Betko Fresh Produce, established in 1988, is a family-operated business specialising in the export of premium apples and pears to over 40 countries. Rooted in Villiersdorp, Western Cape, Betko has grown from a local fruit trader into a respected international supplier and is looking for a Junior Accountant to join the team.

The incumbent will act as a critical link between the finance clerks and financial management by overseeing day-to-day financial processes, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data. The role is responsible for reviewing, reconciling, and controlling financial information processed by finance clerks, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing reliable financial support to management for decision-making and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities:

Perform and review monthly reconciliations, journals, and general ledger balances
Support month-end and year-end financial close processes
Oversee debtors and creditors functions, including reconciliations, ageing analysis, and query resolution
Review payroll inputs, reconcile payroll to the general ledger, and ensure statutory compliance
Assist in preparing management accounts, financial reports, and analysis
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements
Support audits and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
Provide guidance and support to finance clerks and liaise with management on financial matters

Requirements:

Relevant financial qualification (advantageous)
Experience in debtors, creditors, payroll, and reconciliations
Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
Proficient in accounting systems and Excel
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
High attention to detail with excellent accuracy
Good organisational and time-management skills
Able to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Junior Accountant
Location: Villiersdorp
Salary:
Today

Junior Accountant
Location: Killarney Gardens
Salary:
Have you completed your Accounting Articles or are you finishing your degree and ready to start your career? Our client in Killarney Gardens is seeking a detail-oriented junior accountant to support the Financial Director with daily finance operations. This role offers valuable exposure to core accounting functions within an engineering environment. Ideal for early-career professionals w...
8 days ago

Junior Accountant (Growth Role) - Killarney Growth
Location: Killarney Gardens
Salary: 20000 Monthly
junior accountant (Growth Role)We are seeking a detail-oriented junior accountant to support the Financial Director with day-to-day financial operations. This role offers hands-on exposure across core finance functions and is ideal for an individual looking to build strong industry experience in a structured, deadline-driven environment.This role is suited to an early-career accounting professiona...
10 days ago

Junior Accountant
Location: Brackenfell
Salary:
17 days ago

Junior Accountant / Trade Admin Assistant
Location: Somerset West
Salary:
My client, an established concern within the agricultural industry is seeking to employ a junior accountant / Trade Admin Assistant to be responsible for handling and processing purchases, sales and freight commodities. The successful candidate must have a strong accounting background with min 2 - 5 years working experience.
7 days ago

Junior Accountant
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
59 days ago

Assistant Accountant
Location: Killarney Gardens
Salary:
Have you recently completed your Accounting Articles or are you wrapping up your degree and ready to launch your career in finance?Our client, based in Killarney Gardens, is looking for a driven and detail-oriented junior accountant to work closely with the Financial Director and gain exposure to the full spectrum of daily finance operations. You won’t just be processing numbers, you’l...
3 days ago

Assistant Accountant â Durbanville (hybrid)
Location: Durbanville
Salary:
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic, multi-entity environment? Our client has created a new position for their fast-growing concern that needs a proactive and hands-on junior Assistant accountant with 3+ years’ experience to join their team in a hybrid working environment. Excellent opportunity if you thrive ...
6 days ago

Junior Bookkeeper /Accounts Assistant
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
A Well-established Luxury Dealership, in Stellenbosch is seeking to employ a junior Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant with 2 – 3 years working experience in financials to assist the accountant.
1 day ago

SAIPA Accountant Graduate
Location: Durbanville
Salary:
Are you a motivated SAIPA accountant Graduate, residing in the Northern Suburbs who is fluent in English and Afrikaans and has their own reliable vehicle?Our client requires a hands-on finance professional to assist in managing and overseeing all financial and operational accounting functions.
20 days ago

Junior Accountant

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General