Junior Accountant (SAIPA/SAICA)

Recruiter:

Fouche & Co Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN000600/CF

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

25000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
An 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.

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 OR SAIPA) 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 the continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting accuracy.

Key Attributes:

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.

Key Competencies:

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.

Requirements:

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

Remuneration:
R25 000 – R30 000 per month

**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

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