Junior Accountant

Our client is a provider of professional food service equipment. They are based in Cape Town, and they are seeking a Junior Accountant to join their growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to develop their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a capable, self-driven Junior Accountant with 2–3 years of hands-on experience to take ownership of key finance functions. The ideal candidate is deadline driven, highly accurate, and able to manage multiple recurring responsibilities with minimal supervision. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and support staff to maintain tight financial controls across the business. This role requires someone who demonstrates genuine urgency, initiative, and accountability in everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

Debtors Management & Oversight

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Assistant, providing day-to-day guidance,direction, and accountability. Ensure outstanding accounts are followed up consistently and timeously


• Support the Debtors Administrator in resolving complex account queries or escalated customer issues


• Ensure the debtors demerit system is correctly maintained and applied


• Compile and present a weekly debtors report to the Finance Manager, including collection status, overdue balances, and risks


• Assist with cashflow forecasting by providing accurate and up-to-date debtors data


• Identify process gaps within the collections function and recommend improvements to the Finance Manager

Creditors Management

• Oversee and manage the Receptionist, providing day-to-day guidance, direction, and accountability. Ensure invoices are captured accurately and timeously


• Prepare and submit the creditors reconciliation by the 15th of each month


• Manage supplier payment queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently


• Ensure correct allocation of costs across relevant accounts and cost centres


• Maintain up-to-date supplier records and statements

Month-End & Reconciliations

• Prepare and submit the monthly VAT reconciliation and VAT201 return in line with regulatory deadlines


• Prepare and submit all assigned month-end reconciliations within agreed deadlines


• Proactively identify and resolve reconciling items without prompting


• Support the Finance Manager throughout the month-end close process

Forex & Banking

• Process all foreign currency (forex) transactions accurately.


• Ensure all banking platforms and credit card transactions are updated within prescribed turnaround times


• Complete petty cash reconciliations weekly, ensuring balances are accurately closed off


• Maintain accurate records of all foreign currency transactions for reporting purposes

General Finance Support

• Attend monthly finance review meetings and contribute meaningfully to process improvements


• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and analysis as required


• Provide day-to-day guidance to finance support staff


• Proactively identify inefficiencies in finance processes and suggest improvements

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Relevant finance or accounting qualification (diploma or degree)


• 2–3 years of proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role


• Solid experience with debtors, creditors, and bank reconciliations


• Hands-on experience processing foreign currency transactions


• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (Xero)


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Advantageous

• Exposure to cashflow forecasting and month-end reporting


• Experience overseeing or mentoring junior finance staff


• Familiarity with import finance processes

Salary 

• Between R23 000 and R25 000 cost to company per month based on experience.