Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Recruiter

Headhunters

Job Ref

PE003532/CV

Date posted

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Our client, operating within the accounting and auditing sector, is seeking to appoint a Junior Accountant to join their team based in Newton Park, Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional who is looking to further develop their experience within a professional and dynamic environment.

POSITION INFO

Requirements: 3-year Accounting Degree or Diploma, such as BCom Accounting or equivalent. Minimum of 1 years' relevant accounting experience. Knowledge of South African tax legislation and statutory compliance requirements. Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, or similar. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP. Strong administrative and organisational abilities. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver's licence. Responsibilities: Financial Record Keeping Capture, process, and reconcile financial transactions, including sales, purchases, and expenses. Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balances. Ensure all financial records are maintained in accordance with company procedures and applicable accounting standards. Financial Reporting Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes. Prepare supporting schedules and reports as required by management. Compliance and Statutory Submissions Assist with VAT and other statutory submissions to SARS. Ensure compliance with IFRS and South African accounting standards. Please note that if you do not receive a response within TWO weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.