Junior Accountant

A well-established organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Accountant to join their team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting, payroll, compliance and HR-related functions, making it ideal for a candidate who enjoys variety and taking ownership of multiple responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage cash books, bank reconciliations and payment allocations
• Process monthly payroll and payroll-related reconciliations
• Prepare and submit statutory returns including EMP201, UIF, VAT and other compliance requirements
• Assist with employee onboarding documentation and HR administration
• Process journals, reconciliations and maintain fixed asset registers
• Review debtors, creditors and stock reports
• Liaise with service providers and maintain employee benefit administration
• Attend to general accounting and administrative queries
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and reporting requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Accounting qualification
• Previous experience in an accounting role with exposure to payroll and compliance functions
• Experience working on Sage Accounting and Sage VIP Payroll advantageous
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently

The successful candidate will be proactive, reliable and capable of managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.

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