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Junior Accountant

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW006318/JM

Apply before Jun 12 2026 | 28 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Our client, a progressive and fast-growing cloud-based accounting firm, is looking to appoint a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their dynamic team.The ideal candidate will have a B.Comm (Acc.) or similar degree, SAIPA or CIMA with completed articles or comparative experience and 2-3 Years Xero and/or Sage cloud-based accounting experience essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about modern accounting technology and enjoys working in a client-focused environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a portfolio of clients while delivering high-quality outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services.

Minimum Requirements

B.Com Accounting degree or similar qualification
SAIPA or CIMA qualification with completed articles, or equivalent practical experience
2–3 years’ experience working with cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero and/or Sage
Strong knowledge of:

Accounting principles
Income Tax & Provisional Tax
PAYE & VAT
SARS and E-filing

Experience with the following systems will be advantageous:

Advanced Excel
CaseWare
Syft Analytics
Sage
QuickBooks
Xero
SimplePay

Key Responsibilities

Manage outsourced bookkeeping functions for a portfolio of clients
Perform day-to-day accounting processing and reconciliations, including:

Bank reconciliations
Creditor reconciliations
VAT reconciliations

Manage payroll functions for allocated clients
Prepare and submit:

Tax returns
Provisional tax returns
EMP201 submissions
VAT reconciliations and related statutory returns

Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring compliance and service excellence
Coordinate and manage client deliverables across multiple functions
Utilise CRM and Practice Management systems effectively
Support and collaborate with team members where needed
Continuously improve technical skills and stay up to date with industry developments

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:

Highly organised and deadline-driven
Able to multitask and manage multiple clients efficiently
Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, solutions-driven, and client-focused
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Passionate about cloud accounting and professional growth

If you are looking to grow your career within an innovative and forward-thinking accounting firm, we would love to hear from you.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.