Junior Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Flink Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000787/JB

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Junior Cost Accountant to join their team in Pretoria

POSITION INFO:
Industry: Production & Manufacturing

Are you passionate about cost accounting and ready to put your studies into practice?

We are looking for top graduates from the BCom Financial Accountancy (SAIPA) class of 2025 to join our team in Pretoria East. This is a unique opportunity to begin your career in cost and management accounting, working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your contribution will make a real impact.

What you will do & learn:
- Assist with product and customer costings to drive accurate pricing decisions.
- Analyse material usage, variances, and waste to support operational efficiency.
- Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and standard costs.
- Gain hands-on experience with inventory valuation and landed cost calculations.
- Contribute to profitability and margin analysis to support management decisions.
- Collaborate on financial reports, modelling, and performance insights alongside management.

The environment you’ll work in:

Although your core responsibility will be cost accounting, you will be joining a well-structured finance team in a professional manufacturing environment, where you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of accounting functions. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll benefit from mentorship and continual learning opportunities, ensuring that while your core focus is cost accounting, you also develop a broader financial skill set to support your long-term career growth.

Requirements:

- BCom Financial Accountancy (SAIPA) degree – completing in 2025 (to start January 2026).
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
- Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic production environment.
- Solid Excel skills (knowledge of MS Dynamics 365 Business Central will be an advantage).

Why join us?

This graduate position offers:
- Structured mentorship from seasoned finance professionals.
- Broad exposure to costing, financial analysis, and operational decision support.
- A supportive environment where your career can grow with the business.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact from day one.

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