Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Communicate Recruitment

Job /TR

Date posted:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary: 300 000 Annually

Step into a role where you’ll own the full divisional accounting function and be the engine behind precise billing, tight reconciliations, and reliable project reporting. You’ll work closely with operations to ensure invoicing, debtors, and month‑end deadlines are met without fail.

Perfect for a detail‑driven, fast‑moving accountant ready to step up and grow.

• Handle all ad hoc and contract billing with a strict 24‑hour turnaround
• Issue accurate month‑start invoices without delay
• Support collections by validating POs, assisting with cash‑flow needs, and sending weekly debtor updates with follow‑ups
• Upload invoices to client portals, distribute statements, and work with operations and legal on overdue or escalated accounts
• Provide backup to the creditors team by processing supplier invoices when required
• Set up new projects, capture them correctly in Great Plains, and upload budgets with complete supporting documents
• Deliver precise, timeous client billing and drive the resolution of outstanding project‑related queries
• Finalize project close‑outs using Great Plains and Crystal Reports
• Track open POs and projects to ensure they remain fully funded
• Prepare accurate client reconciliations and secure timely approvals
• Process revenue and cost recognition according to approved budgets; monitor actuals versus forecasts and raise provisions as needed
• Keep digital records—budgets, POs, invoices, correspondence—organised and up to date by client/event
• Produce monthly GL reconciliations, journals, project financial reports, and revenue recognition schedules
• Address finance‑related queries across clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Uphold compliance with all finance procedures, controls, and policies

• Minimum 3–5 years’ accounting experience, with strong debtor management and exposure to large accounts
• Project accounting experience: budgets, billing, reconciliations (Great Plains & Crystal Reports advantageous)
• Advanced Excel and excellent numerical accuracy
• Strong understanding of costs, VAT, deposits, and revenue timing
• Thrives under pressure, meets deadlines, solves problems quickly
• Clear communicator with excellent attention to detail and time‑management skills

• Completed SAIPA or SAICA Articles
• BCom in Accounting/Finance or equivalent