Junior Accounts Clerk

Recruiter:

Pro Tem Recruitment

Job Ref:

4224586410

Date posted:

Monday, May 18, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accounts Clerk to support our finance department. You will be responsible for managing creditors, maintaining petty cash, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting requirements.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Creditors Function

Process supplier invoices accurately and timeously
Request and reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
Prepare and send banking details link to suppliers

Petty Cash Management

Manage and control petty cash
Ensure all petty cash transactions are supported with valid documentation
Perform regular petty cash reconciliations

Journals and Invoice Processing

Process standard monthly invoices and journals
Ensure proper allocation of costs to relevant accounts

Bank Accounts

Process transactions for minor bank accounts
Perform regular bank reconciliations
Investigate and resolve reconciling items

Balance Sheet Support

Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation
Identify and escalate discrepancies for review

BEE Reporting

Maintain supplier records on the BEE system
Request supplier certificates as needed

General Support

Process third party disbursements as well as ad-hoc invoices to client accounts
Ordering of stationery
Assist the Financial Accountant by preparing VAT forms
Perform ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

3 – 5 years’ experience in XERO.
Strong administration skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills ;
Detail consciousness with a drive to implement and complete tasks at hand;
Computer literacy in Microsoft office essentials;
Intermediate excel skills;
Excellent problem-solving skills;
Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines;
Approachable and well presented;

Company Benefits:

Medical Aid
Group Life
Pension Fund

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