Junior Accountant

Our client, a reputable business located in
** George**, is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their finance department. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual with a couple of years of accounting experience to gain practical skills and advance their career in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior accounting team, contributing to the daily financial operations and learning various aspects of financial management.

This role is based entirely in our
** George
* * office, providing hands‑on experience and direct mentorship. We are dedicated to nurturing talent and offering a clear path for growth within the accounting profession in the
** Western Cape**.

• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and other financial documents.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Help with data entry and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support auditors during financial audits.
• Learn and apply accounting software and systems.
• Adhere to company financial policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent diploma.
• Some prior internship or work experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is advantageous.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Basic knowledge of accounting software would be a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop accounting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must reside in or be willing to commute to
  ** George**,
  ** Western Cape**, and have legal authorization to work in South Africa.

• This role comes with a competitive starting salary and the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a thriving industry.
• Our client provides comprehensive training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and clear pathways for career advancement.
• Employees will be eligible for annual bonuses based on performance and company profitability.
• We also offer access to study leave for professional qualifications and a supportive team culture.
• Join us in
  ** George
  * * and embark on a rewarding career journey in accounting, contributing to a stable and growing local business.