Junior Accountant for Local Accounting Firm in Somerset West
Helderberg Personnel · Somerset West, Western Cape
Overview
A local accounting firm in Somerset West is looking for a Junior Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients. You will handle accounting processing, financial reporting, tax compliance, and prepare annual financial statements. This permanent full time role offers training and mentorship, making it a great opportunity for a recent accounting or finance graduate to grow in a supportive environment.
About the role
As a Junior Accountant, you will join a local accounting firm in Somerset West and take responsibility for a portfolio of clients. Your day to day work will involve accounting processing, financial reporting, VAT management, income tax submissions, and tax administration. You will also prepare annual financial statements and receive training and mentorship to help you develop in the role.
The environment is busy with peak and low periods, so you will need to manage multiple tasks, prioritise your workload, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You will work with minimal supervision and be expected to be self motivated and reliable.
Application note: Include the reference number SW006441-AM-3 in your application.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in Caseware is essential
- Experience with digital accounting systems, specifically Xero
- Experience with digital communication systems such as Teams and Zoom
- Good communication and time management skills
- Cognitive ability to learn and understand quickly
- Strong interpersonal skills including telephone skills, active listening, and customer care
- Ability to multi task and adapt to changes quickly
- Self motivated and able to work independently
- Problem solving skills are essential
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients
- Perform accounting processing and financial reporting
- Handle VAT management
- Submit income tax returns and manage tax administration
- Prepare annual financial statements
- Participate in training and mentorship activities
- Communicate with clients and team members effectively
- Prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Work with minimal supervision while maintaining high accuracy
Benefits
Training and mentorship
Job details
- Organisation
- Helderberg Personnel
- Location
- Somerset West, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
When applying for this Junior Accountant role, make sure your CV clearly shows your Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and any experience with Caseware and Xero. These are essential for this firm, so highlight them early. Also mention your ability to work independently and your attention to detail, as the job requires high accuracy. Prepare for a interview that may test your technical accounting knowledge and how you handle multiple tasks. Be ready to give examples of how you have managed deadlines or solved problems in past studies or work. Include the reference number SW006441-AM-3 in your application to show you have read the advert carefully. Good luck!
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