Westville: Junior Accountant posted by Fouche & Co Recruitment

As a Junior Accountant, you will support senior colleagues in processing and reconciling financial data. The role involves hands-on bookkeeping tasks, preparation of reports, and maintaining accurate records for multiple clients. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with both local and international accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase and sales invoices using HubDoc and Dext.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors monthly.
• Format and upload bank statements into Xero on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis.
• Perform first-level bank reconciliations by matching receipts and payments to supporting documents.
• Prepare period-end schedules for prepayments and accruals and post related journal entries.
• Liaise with the payroll team and post monthly payroll journals.
• Generate reports from Xero as requested by senior colleagues.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting tasks as required.

Key Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting.
• 0–2 years’ accounting experience, preferably within an accounting firm.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Experience using Xero, HubDoc, or Dext would be advantageous.

Remuneration:
R10 000 – R13 000 + benefits

**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**