Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, preparing management accounts, and supporting the Director with various ad-hoc financial tasks and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate trial balances and process journal entries and general ledger transactions, including reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and manage the fixed asset register.
• Prepare and load payments for release.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and audit document preparation.
• Support the preparation of management accounts, including detailed analysis of actual results vs. budget/forecast.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Director with financial projects and other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

• BCom Accounting degree (essential).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Sage Accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Highly organized, efficient, and accurate with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable transport and ability to commute.