Junior Accountant - PE

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

Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1. 3 years of prior experience in a workplace - must have
2. 3-year Accounting degree or higher (E.g. Bcom Accounting) - must have
3. Valid driver's license - must have
4. Computer literate - must be
5. Articles completed - nice to have

About/What you will need to know:

• 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

Details:

• 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.