Junior Bookkeeper

A company based in Overport is seeking a reliable and organised Junior Bookkeeper to assist with the day-today accounting and administrative functions of the business.

The ideal candidate should have a sound understanding of basic accounting principles, good computer skills

and strong attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements

 BCom Accounting degree/diploma or relevant accounting qualification.

 Approximately 2-3 years' bookkeeping/accounting experience preferred.

 Previous experience working with accounting software.

 Good to above-average Microsoft Excel skills.

 Proficient in Microsoft Word.

 Computer literate and tech-savvy.

 Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist with:

 Day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions.

 Processing and maintaining debtors and creditors accounts.

 Following up on outstanding customer payments.

 Debtors and creditors reconciliations.

 Processing supplier invoices and customer transactions.

 Bank reconciliations.

 Petty cash processing and reconciliations.

 Basic general ledger reconciliations.

 Assisting with monthly accounting schedules and reports.

 Assisting with the preparation of monthly Income Statements and Balance Sheets.

 Maintaining the fixed asset register.

 Reconciling stock records and assisting with investigating stock discrepancies.

 Checking customer account status before the release of stock, where required.

 Preparing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets for accounting and administrative purposes.

 Ensuring accounting records and supporting documents are complete and accurately filed.

 Assisting with maintaining and improving effective accounting and administrative procedures and internal

controls.

 General office and accounting administration.

 Maintaining an organised filing system

Skills and attributes

 Accurate and attentive to detail.  Comfortable working with numbers.  Organised and able to manage several tasks.  Reliable and punctual.  Willing to learn and develop.  Able to follow accounting procedures and company processes.  Comfortable using technology and learning new software.  Confident using Excel for everyday accounting work and preparing spreadsheets.  Able to communicate professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.  Able to work independently once trained, while also being comfortable asking for guidance when necessary. What we are looking for This position would suit a Junior Bookkeeper or accounting graduate with some practical experience who would like to develop their bookkeeping and accounting skills in an SME environment. The successful candidate will receive exposure to the day-to-day accounting cycle, including debtors, creditors, banking, stock, reconciliations, general ledger functions and monthly accounting procedures. Remuneration: Between R14,000 and R18,000 per month, depending on qualifications, experience and demonstrated competency.

Pay: R14 000,00 - R18 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person