Junior Accountant – Stock
Leroy Merlin South Africa · Sandton
Job description
About the role
The Junior Accountant – Stock will support day‑to‑day accounting activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and stock management. You will ensure accurate financial records, timely reconciliations and compliance with internal controls in a fast‑paced multinational environment.
Key responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices, purchase orders and customer statements accurately and promptly.
- Assist with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and collections activities.
- Prepare and post daily and monthly General Ledger journals.
- Perform routine bank, balance‑sheet and GL reconciliations.
- Support stock‑related accounting and maintain accurate inventory and financial records.
- Assist with month‑end close, preparing P&L and balance‑sheet schedules.
- Prepare financial reports, data extracts and schedules using MS Excel and Google Sheets.
- Provide documentation for internal and external audits.
- Handle supplier validation, credit applications and finance‑related queries.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflow efficiency.
Required profile
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Previous experience in an accounting or finance environment, preferably with exposure to AP, AR, GL or inventory accounting.
- Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reconciliations and basic VAT/tax compliance.
- Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
Required skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
- Proficiency in Google Sheets.
- Experience working with an ERP system.
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Leroy Merlin South Africa
Sandton