About the position
Umhlanga - Opportunity for a Junior Accountant to grow within a high-performing retail and sales-driven business. Be part of a finance team supporting day-to-day operations and long-term growth.
Positions extended nationally to Johannesburg & Cape Town
Our client is a well-established company within the retail and sales industry, with a strong focus on operational excellence and financial discipline. The business operates across multiple departments and locations, offering stability and long-term growth opportunities for finance professionals.
This role is ideal for a recently qualified or early-career finance professional who has completed their articles (SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA) and is looking to apply their knowledge in a commercial environment. The successful candidate will support daily accounting tasks, month-end reporting, and financial analysis, while gaining exposure to stock, cost management, and cross-departmental operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capture daily financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Assist with month-end reporting, including management accounts and variance analysis.
- Reconcile bank accounts, suppliers, and customer accounts.
- Monitor daily sales, cashbook, and petty cash transactions.
- Support with budget tracking and department-level cost reviews.
- Assist with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and support stock reconciliation processes.
- Liaise with sales and operations teams to verify and align financial data.
- Prepare documentation for audits and compliance checks.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting accuracy.
Key Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
- Organised and deadline-driven.
- Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- Able to work well with cross-functional teams.
- Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Key Competencies:
- Sound understanding of accounting fundamentals.
- Good working knowledge of Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
- Familiarity with stock, sales reporting, and expense controls.
- Ability to interpret and present financial data clearly.
- Exposure to accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, or similar.
Requirements:
- BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- Completed Articles – SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA (essential).
- Drivers License & Own Vehicle - Non Negotiable
- 1–3 years’ experience in finance/ accounting environment
- Experience in a retail or sales-based environment is advantageous.
- Understanding of month-end processes and statutory compliance.
Remuneration:
R25 000 – R30 000 per month
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Desired Skills:
- Analytical thinker
- Finance
- organised
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical
- Pension
- Company Vehicle
