Junior Accountant

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Location : Cape Town, South Africa

Working pattern : Full time in office at our Claremont office.

Employment Type : Full-time

Working Hours : 11am - 8pm SAST time

Reporting to : Operations Manager, UK Based

Salary : Up to R25,000 gross per month

Overview

Our client, a growing UK-based accounting services firm, is seeking one highly capable Junior Accountant’s to join their team out of Cape Town, South Africa. This role will form part of building a high-quality finance function to support their scaling operations.

The role is ideal for early to mid career professionals, although we are open to candidates who are recent university graduates who show strong foundational knowledge in bookkeeping and a desire to grow within a fast-paced, international environment. You'll be working closely with UK colleagues and adhering to British accounting standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of UK clients
• Maintain accurate financial records including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and journals
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks)
• Support with monthly close processes and audit preparation
• Communicate regularly with the UK finance team to clarify transactions and resolve queries
• Ensure adherence to local and UK compliance and accounting standards

Candidate Profile

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Traits

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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