About the position
Job Title: Junior Accountant
Location: Bryanston, South Africa
Company: Hire Resolve
Position Overview:
Our client is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their dynamic and fast-paced finance team. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate who has completed their SAIPA Articles, or a SAICA-qualified accountant with 1-2 years of post-articles experience (or more, depending on salary alignment). The ideal candidate will have a passion for accounting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a social, sports-friendly office culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full bookkeeping duties, including VAT, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
- Preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
- Overseeing payroll processes (experience with SimplePay is a plus).
- Assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Ensuring compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards.
- Utilizing Xero (upcoming implementation) and Microsoft Dynamics Nav (currently in use).
- Supporting internal finance operations within a marketing or hospitality-focused environment.
Key Requirements:
- Qualifications & Experience:
- SAIPA Candidates: Recently completed SAIPA Articles.
- SAICA Candidates: Completed SAICA Articles with 1-2 years of post-articles experience (or more, depending on salary alignment).
- Preference: Candidates not currently registered as a CA(SA).
- Experience in accounting, audit, or finance sectors (excluding banking or highly conservative environments).
- Exposure to the marketing or hospitality industry is beneficial but not essential.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency in Xero, SimplePay, and Microsoft Dynamics Nav (or a willingness to learn).
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team in a social and engaging office setting.
- Afrikaans-speaking hugely advantageous, as the office culture operates primarily in Afrikaans.
- A personality that fits the office culture—enthusiasm for Rugby, Cricket, and a relaxed, team-oriented atmosphere is a plus!
Company Culture & Environment:
- The team is social, energetic, and passionate about sports—rugby and cricket games are often featured on the office TV!
- A relaxed yet professional work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Apply for this role today, contact Kay-Leen Recruiter at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: [URL Removed] or email us your CV: [Email Address Removed].com
- Alternatively, you can also contact me [Email Address Removed][Email Address Removed]
- When applying via email please use "Junior Accountant (Sports)" as the subject line
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Desired Skills:
- Junior Accountant (Commercial)
- Junior Accountant (Commercial)
- Junior Accountant (Commercial)
