Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable working with accounting software, and able to adapt to US accounting processes and requirements.

1. Bookkeeping & Cashbook Support

• Assist with maintaining accurate cashbooks and posting daily transactions
• Support bank reconciliations and identify basic errors or mismatches
• Import and code bank statement transactions according to guidelines
• Handle basic petty cash processing and reconciliations

1. Accounts Payable (Creditors)

• Capture and accurately code supplier invoices into the accounting system
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and preparing payment lists

1. Accounts Receivable (Debtors)

• Prepare and send client invoices and credit notes under supervision
• Assist with customer receipt allocations and basic debtor reconciliations
• Help track overdue accounts and prepare ageing reports

1. Inventory Support (If Required by Client)

• Assist with basic stock capturing and setup tasks
• Help compile stock reports and perform simple inventory reconciliations under supervision

1. Payroll Assistance

• Assist with preparing payroll inputs and supporting payroll processing activities
• Help with payroll reconciliations and gathering payroll tax information

1. Journals & Adjustments

• Capture recurring journals (e.g., provisions) as instructed
• Prepare simple correcting journals for review by senior staff

1. General Accounting Support

• Support the preparation of monthly management reports
• Assist senior accountants with intercompany transaction tracking and reconciliations
• Maintain asset registers and help record acquisitions and disposals
• Assist with preparing audit or tax support schedules

1. Administrative & Team Support

• Respond to basic internal and external accounting queries
• Complete timesheets and assist in generating routine reports
• Participate in training and development activities as required

Job Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or a related field (or currently studying toward one)
• 35 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred (internships accepted)
• Matric / Grade 12 required

• Working knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar (advantageous)
• Proficient in Excel (basic to intermediate level)
• Comfortable using Outlook and cloud-based systems
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt to new software tools and systems

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills
• Good communication skills with a willingness to learn
• Ability to work flexi-hours, including some evening work during peak US tax season (NovMarch) to overlap with US teams (34 hours)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Exposure to US accounting processes (GAAP), tax season cycles, or US bookkeeping terminology
• Experience working with international clients
• Interest in developing into a full Accountant role