Junior Accountant

Recruiter:

Pillango Placements

Job Ref:

PTA003807/GS

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

25000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Move beyond the audit file and into the heart of the business. Join a growing organisation in the asset finance industry where you can apply your technical foundation in a hands-on commercial environment.

POSITION INFO:
This is an opportunity to build a long-term finance career outside of an accounting or auditing practice, gaining exposure to the full finance function while working closely with the wider business.

As a Junior Financial Accountant, you’ll gain valuable experience across financial reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, management accounts and operational finance. With room to grow alongside an expanding business, this role offers the ideal next step for someone ready to turn article experience into commercial impact.

Duties/Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journals, reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close.
Support management accounts, financial reporting and financial analysis.
Maintain fixed asset registers and assist with audit files.
Assist with VAT, payroll and SARS-related submissions.
Manage customer and supplier reconciliations, payment preparations and cash flow updates.
Provide general finance support and assist with ad hoc projects.

Requirements

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (essential).
0–2 years’ post-articles experience.
Strong accounting knowledge and experience preparing financial statements.
Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits.
Intermediate Excel skills.
Experience with Sage 50, Sage Pastel, CaseWare or similar systems advantageous.
Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Education

BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc or equivalent qualification.

Soft Skills

Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
Organised, reliable and deadline-driven.
Commercially curious with a willingness to learn.
Professional, adaptable and able to work independently and within a team.

Salary

The proposed salary for the role is R25k - R30k per month - the offer is marginally negotiable but the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.

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