Junior Accountant at The Key Recruitment Group

• 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.

 
Job Responsibilities

Accounts Payable / Receivable

• Process all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.

Cashbooks Management

• Perform daily bank imports and bank reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash transactions and records.
• Reconcile and process credit card transactions.
• Load weekly payments via Paysoft.

Creditors (Accounts Payable)

• Capture a limited number of non-stock invoices.
• Perform monthly creditors reconciliations.
• Oversee the loading and processing of month-end payments.

Debtors (Accounts Receivable)

• Process credit notes and ensure accurate allocation to customer accounts.

General Administrative Duties

• Scan, save, and file import documentation; develop a working knowledge of the import process.
• Perform various administrative support tasks as required.
• Provide backup support to the Debtors Clerk and Receptionist during periods of absence, including taking over their responsibilities as needed.
• Assist and support the Financial Manager in day-to-day tasks and ad hoc duties, contributing to the smooth operation of the finance department. 

Key Requirements 

• Reputable tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of work experience as a Junior Accountant.
• Experience in cloud accounting software such as Xero.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Familiar with a collaborative team environment.
• Uphold and promote the company values and culture.
• Adaptability and the ability to use initiative.