Junior Accountant - PE

Overview

Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant for their team in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.

Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

• 3 years of prior experience in a workplace
• 3-year Accounting degree or higher (e.g. BCom Accounting)
• Valid driver's license
• Computer literate
• Articles completed

• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Understanding of Sage and Pastel accounting software
• Strong administration skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Organisational skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Financial record keeping (reconciling financial transactions, general ledger entries & accuracy of trial balances)
• Reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements)
• Accounts payable & receivable
• Compliance (VAT assistance, SARS submissions, ensuring compliance)
• Payroll assistance
• Bank reconciliation
• Audit preparation
• Inventory costing and support
• Assisting the manager with other financial matters

• Office-based position only
• 40 hour week (Monday - Friday)
• Salary only, no benefits
• Salary to be discussed and will be in line with experience and qualifications, as well as taking your current earnings into account.