Junior Accountant Role in Centurion for Finance Graduates
Swift Recruitment · Centurion, Gauteng
Overview
Swift Recruitment is looking for a Junior Accountant to join a Finance Department in Centurion. This permanent role is perfect for someone with a Diploma or Degree in Accounting Science and at least 2 years of experience. You will handle financial transactions, reconciliations, and statutory returns. If you are organised, know your way around Xero and Excel, and want to grow in a supportive finance team, this could be your next step.
About the role
As a Junior Accountant in Centurion, you will be an important part of the Finance Department, helping to keep financial records accurate and up to date. You will work with invoices, payments, and receipts, and assist with bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance. The role also involves supporting the preparation of basic financial reports, processing accounts payable and receivable, and helping with VAT, PAYE, UIF, and other statutory returns.
You will help keep financial documentation organised and assist with internal and external audits. There are also routine administrative tasks that come with the finance function. This is a great opportunity to build your accounting experience in a professional environment.
Requirements
- A Diploma or Degree in Accounting Science
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a junior accountant in South Africa
- Basic understanding of South African accounting standards and tax laws
- Proficiency in accounting software, especially Xero (at least 1 year preferred)
- Strong MS Office skills, particularly advanced Excel
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Assist with data entry of financial transactions including invoices, payments, and receipts
- Reconcile bank statements and company ledgers regularly
- Support the preparation of basic financial reports and statements
- Process accounts payable and receivable transactions
- Assist in preparing VAT, PAYE, UIF, and other statutory returns
- Maintain organised and up to date financial documentation and records
- Support internal audits and external audit preparations
- Perform routine administrative tasks related to the finance function
Benefits
Pension Fund
Job details
- Organisation
- Swift Recruitment
- Location
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R17k to R22k / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This Junior Accountant role in Centurion is a great chance to grow your finance career. Make sure your CV clearly shows your 2 years of accounting experience in South Africa, and highlight any work you have done on Xero. Since they want advanced Excel skills, mention specific functions or reports you can handle. Also, be ready to talk about VAT and PAYE in an interview. Tailor your application to show you understand basic accounting standards and are organised. Good luck!
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