Junior Accountant / Financial Administrator

About the role

Our client, a well‑established company in the Constantia Valley, is looking for a Junior Accountant / Financial Administrator to manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping and financial administration across several business entities. The role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional who enjoys a dynamic environment and can juggle multiple priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Process and reconcile daily transactions, supplier invoices and customer invoices.
• Maintain accounts payable and debtor accounts, including credit‑card and petty‑cash reconciliations.
• Import and reconcile bank statements and payment‑platform data (SnapScan, Yoco).
• Process weekly wages, monthly payroll and related journal entries (VAT, EMP201).
• Handle inter‑company, loan and creditor reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial dashboards and assist with month‑end / year‑end close.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors and service providers.
• Provide general finance administration support to the wider business.

Required profile

• Relevant bookkeeping, accounting or finance qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience working across multiple business entities is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and improve processes.

Required skills

• Xero accounting software.
• Lightspeed (iKentoo) platform.
• Psiber Payroll system.
• Dineplan.
• SnapScan.
• Yoco.
• SARS e‑filing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work in a reputable company within a vibrant environment.