Junior Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Ubuntu Resource Management

Job Ref:

JHB000077/Conno

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R20 000

SUMMARY:
Junior Bookkeeper
Location: JHB - Southern Suburbs
Reporting to: Senior Bookkeeper / General Manager
Type: Permanent
Seniority Level: Junior (1 - 3 yrs exp)
Sector: Manufacturing

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established South African packaging manufacturer based in Johannesburg, producing corrugated and packaging products for a range of industries. The company has a strong reputation for quality and reliability, with in-house manufacturing capabilities that reduce dependence on external suppliers. They are currently looking for a Junior Bookkeeper to join their finance team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping up to trial balance
Capturing and processing of bank accounts, petty cash and supplier invoices
Processing and matching of purchase orders, GRVs and supplier statements
Assist with GL reconciliations and month-end journals
Support stock control, weekly cycle counts and month-end stock takes
Filing and maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
Assist with VAT and payroll data preparation under supervision
Assist with debtors and creditors reconciliations
General administrative support to the finance department

Desired Experience & Qualification

1-3 years' bookkeeping experience, ideally in a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment
Basic understanding of stock and inventory processes advantageous
Systems experience with Sage / ACCPAC and/or Pastel advantageous
Good attention to detail and strong administrative and reconciliation skills
Ability to work under supervision and take direction, with growth potential into a more senior role
Matric essential; studying towards or holding a bookkeeping/accounting qualification advantageous
Own transport and reliable; based within reasonable commuting distance of Johannesburg West preferred

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