Job Description
Description
The Junior Accountant supports the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records, contributing to the company’s financial health and decision-making. This role involves managing accounting transactions across the Group’s entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and working closely with internal stakeholders to improve financial processes.
Please note: This role requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a directly related field. Unfortunately, diplomas or certificates without a degree will not be considered.
Workplace: Hybrid, 2–3 days a week. There will be on-site interviews at our Cape Town office. Only candidates currently based in Cape Town will be considered.
Hours: Our working hours are 09:00–18:00 UK time. For candidates in South Africa, this is 10:00–19:00 (late March to late October) and 11:00–20:00 (late October to late March).
Responsibilities:
Manage the full accounting process up to TB across a number of the Group’s entities.
Financial Reporting & Compliance: Support the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and complete financial records. Maintain accounting reports for management review. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and legal regulations.
Ensuring statutory compliance is adhered to with regards to VAT and other tax returns across all the Group’s entities.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process automation to enhance efficiency in accounts payable. Develop and maintain financial controls to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Risk Management: Implement controls to detect and prevent fraud within payment processes. Regularly assess financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Collaboration & Problem Resolution: Work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting and smooth workflows. Address and resolve escalated accounts payable issues. Provide financial support and insights to internal stakeholders.
Proven experience in a finance/accounting role (typically 3+ years)
Degree in Finance/Accounting, and preferably a professional qualification
Experience with invoice processing, payment runs, and bank reconciliations
Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards (e.g. IFRS or GAAP)
Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing financial reports
Background in working with financial controls and compliance frameworks
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel)
Strong Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reconciliations)
Ability to identify and implement process improvements, especially in automation
Understanding of cash flow management and working capital principles
Exposure to multi-currency environments and international payment processes
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to accounts payable
23 days paid holiday days (plus public holidays)
An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
Hybrid working model
Opportunities to innovate
Better Help coverage for mental health support
Laptop - for business use
Salary: R15,000- R20,000 per month (dependent on experience)
