Description:
Job Summary:We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper to support our accounting team in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial services to US-based clients. This role involves day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, basic reporting, and administrative accounting support. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable working with accounting software, and able to adapt to US accounting processes and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Bookkeeping & Cashbook Support
Assist with maintaining accurate cashbooks and posting daily transactions Support bank reconciliations and identify basic errors or mismatches Import and code bank statement transactions according to guidelines Handle basic petty cash processing and reconciliations2. Accounts Payable (Creditors)
Capture and accurately code supplier invoices into the accounting system Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and preparing payment lists3. Accounts Receivable (Debtors)
Prepare and send client invoices and credit notes under supervision Assist with customer receipt allocations and basic debtor reconciliations Help track overdue accounts and prepare ageing reports4. Inventory Support (If Required by Client)
Assist with basic stock capturing and setup tasks Help compile stock reports and perform simple inventory reconciliations under supervision5. Payroll Assistance
Assist with preparing payroll inputs and supporting payroll processing activities Help with payroll reconciliations and gathering payroll tax information6. Journals & Adjustments
Capture recurring journals (e.g., provisions) as instructed Prepare simple correcting journals for review by senior staff7. General Accounting Support
Support the preparation of monthly management reports Assist senior accountants with intercompany transaction tracking and reconciliations Maintain asset registers and help record acquisitions and disposals Assist with preparing audit or tax support schedules8. Administrative & Team Support
Respond to basic internal and external accounting queries Complete timesheets and assist in generating routine reports Participate in training and development activities as requiredJob Requirements
Education & Experience
Diploma or degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or a related field (or currently studying toward one) 35 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience prefe
23 Feb 2026;
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gumtree.co.za