Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper | Remote (South Africa) | Permanent

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Are you a detail-driven finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join a growing business where your ability to keep financial operations accurate, compliant, and running smoothly will have a direct impact on success.

We are seeking a Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper to take ownership of the full bookkeeping function while supporting debtors, creditors, reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing structured financial processes with the agility required in a dynamic business environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, supporting monthly management reporting, managing invoicing activities, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. The role also includes debtor collections, creditor management, statutory support, compliance administration, and continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.

Our client is a well-established professional services business operating in a relationship-driven environment. They are known for their commitment to service excellence, operational efficiency, and building strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions using cloud-based accounting systems
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Generate and manage customer invoices within agreed service levels
• Process supplier invoices and maintain creditor records
• Support weekly payment run preparation and payment processing
• Manage debtor collections and monitor outstanding balances
• Maintain compliance documentation and support statutory submissions
• Assist with automation, process improvements, and internal control initiatives
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Support ad hoc finance and operational projects as required

What You Bring

• Financial degree or diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping
• Matric qualification
• Proven bookkeeping experience across debtors and creditors functions
• Strong financial acumen and analytical ability
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms, preferably Xero
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Experience with procurement processes or vendor systems will be advantageous

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely financial processing and reporting
• Consistent achievement of deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Strong debtor and creditor management performance
• Compliance requirements maintained and up to date
• Positive stakeholder relationships across the business ecosystem
• Continuous identification and implementation of process improvements
• Reliable, proactive support to colleagues, customers, and suppliers