About the position
Position: Junior AccountantLocation: Bryanston, Johannesburg
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their dynamic, fast-paced finance team. This opportunity is ideal for a recently qualified SAIPA candidate or a SAICA professional with 1–2 years post-articles experience (more experience may be considered depending on salary expectations). The ideal candidate will be passionate about accounting, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a vibrant, socially active office culture with a strong interest in sport.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full bookkeeping function, including VAT, general ledger, and reconciliations
- Prepare financial statements and monthly management accounts
- Administer payroll (experience with SimplePay is advantageous)
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with relevant tax and accounting regulations
- Work with financial systems including:
- Microsoft Dynamics Nav (current system)
- Xero (upcoming implementation)
- Provide financial support within a marketing and hospitality-driven environment
Qualifications & Experience:
- SAIPA: Completed articles (recent graduates welcome)
- SAICA: Completed articles with 1–2 years of relevant post-articles experience
- Candidates should not be currently registered as CA(SA)
- Background in accounting, finance, or audit (excluding traditional banking or conservative corporate environments)
- Exposure to the marketing or hospitality industry is beneficial but not essential
Skills & Attributes:
- Proficient (or willing to learn) in Xero, SimplePay, and Microsoft Dynamics Nav
- Solid knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and financial reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a close-knit team
- Fluency in Afrikaans is essential (primary office language)
- Personality fit is key: must enjoy a relaxed, energetic office with a passion for sports like rugby and cricket
Work Culture & Environment:- Friendly, energetic team that enjoys a sociable and interactive office dynamic
- Office TVs often tuned to sports—especially rugby and cricket
- Relaxed yet professional work environment that values team culture and collaboration
- Candidates must be based in or willing to commute to Bryanston and nearby areas
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- 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
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- When applying via email please use "Junior Accountant - Newly Graduated SAICA/SAIPA" 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 - Newly Graduated SAICA/SAIPA
- Junior Accountant - Newly Graduated SAICA/SAIPA
- Junior Accountant - Newly Graduated SAICA/SAIPA
