Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client is an established and rapidly growing financial services company that specializes in structuring commercial funding solutions for businesses across South Africa. Working with a broad network of financial institutions, they help clients access tailored finance solutions to support business growth, asset acquisitions, and operational success.

They are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to broaden their exposure within the financial services industry while gaining hands-on experience across the full accounting function.

POSITION INFO:
If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment, have a passion for numbers, and are eager to develop your career, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing day-to-day accounting transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Capturing journals, supplier invoices, customer invoices, and receipts.
• Managing creditor and debtor reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Processing supplier payments and customer allocations.
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintaining accurate general ledger and subsidiary ledger records.
• Assisting with the administration of asset finance transactions and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and processing depreciation.
• Preparing schedules for audits, funders, and statutory submissions.
• Assisting with VAT reconciliations and other compliance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate financial records within accounting and ERP systems.
• Supporting process improvements and ensuring adherence to internal financial controls.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 2–4 years' accounting experience.
• Previous experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, or general accounting.
• Exposure to financial services, lending, asset finance, or commercial finance will be advantageous.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with online banking platforms will be beneficial.
• Understanding of VAT and basic statutory compliance.