Junior Accountant (CIMA/SAIPA/SAICA)

SUMMARY:
Umhlanga - Opportunity for a Junior Accountant to grow within a high-performing retail and sales-driven business. Be part of a finance team supporting day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Positions extended nationally to Johannesburg & Cape Town

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established company within the retail and sales industry, with a strong focus on operational excellence and financial discipline. The business operates across multiple departments and locations, offering stability and long-term growth opportunities for finance professionals.

This role is ideal for a recently qualified or early-career finance professional who has completed their articles (SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA) and is looking to apply their knowledge in a commercial environment. The successful candidate will support daily accounting tasks, month-end reporting, and financial analysis, while gaining exposure to stock, cost management, and cross-departmental operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture daily financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with month-end reporting, including management accounts and variance analysis.
• Reconcile bank accounts, suppliers, and customer accounts.
• Monitor daily sales, cashbook, and petty cash transactions.
• Support with budget tracking and department-level cost reviews.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support stock reconciliation processes.
• Liaise with sales and operations teams to verify and align financial data.
• Prepare documentation for audits and compliance checks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting accuracy.

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Organised and deadline-driven.
• Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Able to work well with cross-functional teams.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

• Sound understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Good working knowledge of Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Familiarity with stock, sales reporting, and expense controls.
• Ability to interpret and present financial data clearly.
• Exposure to accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, or similar.

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• Completed Articles – SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA (essential).
• Drivers License & Own Vehicle - Non Negotiable
• 1–3 years’ experience in finance/ accounting environment
• Experience in a retail or sales-based environment is advantageous.
• Understanding of month-end processes and statutory compliance.