Junior Accountant

Reference: 9629 SJ
Consultant: Sone Johnson 

Job Description: 

  • Able to perform the full accounting function
  • Cash book processing and Bank reconciliations
  • Reconcile General ledger control accounts – problem solving
  • Daily accounting tasks including month-end procedures and journals.
  • Daily management of account payables & account receivables duties
  • Check and process invoices to the correct department.
  • Bank payments, bank processing & reconciliations and petty cash administration.
  • Manage payroll processing and administration
  • General admin duties associated with the position
  • Adhere to all statutory deadlines including those set by management
  • Audit support (Prepare file for compilations/reviews and audits)

Qualifications: 

  • Commerce degree/diploma in Financial Accounting/Bookkeeping
  • Good working knowledge of Pastel and Xero/Sage
  • 3-5 years’ working experience as a bookkeeper
  • Computer literate (Excel | Word | General) Intermediate proficiency in Excel
  • Strong interpersonal and administrative skills
  • Strong, but friendly communication skills with colleagues and clients (an above average client services approach in terms of your work)
  • Good time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Attention to detail with a flair for accuracy
  • Statutory returns (PAYE reconciliations, VAT201, EMP201, ITR14, ITR12 etc.)
  • Has experience of dealing directly with SARS
  • Prefer to work in an environment where deadlines constantly need to be met
  • Own transport preferrable.

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.