Permanent - Junior Accountant - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Financial Administration

• Prepare and issue quotations in alignment with company pricing structures.
• Generate invoices, credit notes, and statements on time.
• Capture and reconcile all financial transactions accurately.
• Manage accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Process supplier invoices and make payments timeously.
• Reconcile bank accounts, petty cash and company credit cards.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare payroll input (timesheets, allowances, deductions).
• Ensure accurate monthly payroll processing (in collaboration with payroll provider if applicable).
• Process and submit statutory returns including UIF, PAYE, COIDA and other compliance requirements.
• Maintain employee financial and payroll records securely.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Monitor the company budget and highlight variances.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries for management review.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and maintain up-to-date records.
• Support auditors with documentation and reconciliations during audit periods.

Operational Support

• Maintain organised and detailed financial filing systems.
• Assist with procurement documentation and supplier management.
• Support the technical and operations teams with costings and job profitability checks.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and processes.

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ accounting experience (security industry advantage but not essential).
• Experience with payroll preparation and statutory submissions.
• Clear criminal record.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong bookkeeping and financial administration skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy levels.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively solve problems.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) and MS Office.
• Good communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with clients, suppliers and staff.
• Understanding of payroll processes and statutory submissions.