Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Step into an autonomous, high-impact accounting role managing full-function general ledger operations, Sage Payroll Professional, and statutory tax governance from home for a leading group.

POSITION INFO:
A well known group is seeking a self-motivated, detail-driven Financial Accountant with a minimum of 3 years of solid commercial experience to oversee the accounting function for their manufacturing operations. This position is custom-built for finance professional who excels at taking full ownership of multi-entity ledgers, payroll processes, and statutory returns while working independently from home.

Operating as a key anchor within the finance division, you will manage everything from trial balance processing and Sage Payroll Professional administration to complex VAT/EMP reconciliations and inventory tracking on Microsoft systems. The environment is fast-paced, structured, and performance-driven. If you are an organized self-starter with a stable track record, solid Sage Evolution software mastery, and manufacturing sector exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Function Accounting & Reporting: Process transactional accounting entries up to Trial Balance across multiple entities, assisting with the preparation of management accounts, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Payroll Administration & Submissions: Manage full-cycle payroll processing on Sage Payroll Professional, alongside preparing UIF declarations, UIF claim documentation, and annual Return of Employment (ROE) submissions.
• Statutory Compliance & SARS Reconciliations: Prepare and submit all statutory returns including VAT201, EMP201, and EMP501 reconciliations, provisional tax, and corporate income tax.
• Audit Preparation & Schedules: Compile comprehensive year-end audit files, including fixed asset registers, leave provisions, and supporting schedules, while serving as the primary liaison for auditor queries.
• Cash Management & Inventory Controls: Verify payment batches via Standard Bank Business Online, perform detailed supplier/VAT reconciliations, and maintain accurate inventory records on Microsoft systems for manufacturing operations.

• Formal Education: A completed BCom Degree in Accounting is essential.
• Experience Track Record: Minimum of 3 years of solid, reference-backed commercial accounting experience with a stable career history (manufacturing side experience is advantageous).
• Language Proficiency: Fully bilingual and fluent in both Afrikaans and English (spoken and written).
• Systems & Digital Capabilities:
  
  • Solid, hands-on operational command of Sage Evolution.
  • Practical experience with Sage Payroll Professional.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft inventory management systems.
• Work Model & Non-negotiables: Proven ability to work independently from home and manage time effectively under tight deadlines; strong numerical accuracy, logical problem-solving skills, and a professional, mature approach.

• Work autonomously from home for a prestigious, well-established brand.
• Broad operational exposure across multi-entity manufacturing accounting, full-suite payroll, and statutory tax governance.
• A stable, high-accountability environment that values self-starters and dependable professionals.