Junior Cost Accountant

Junior Cost Accountant

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFR011331/Sam

Date posted

Friday, September 25, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

260 000 Annually

SUMMARY

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career?

Are you an ambitious finance professional with 2–4 years’ experience looking to grow your career within a cost accounting environment? If you’re confident working with numbers, Excel and transactional finance, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic organisation.

POSITION INFO

An established organisation is looking for a Junior Cost Accountant to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has built a solid foundation in finance and is ready to expand their experience into cost accounting, financial analysis and reporting. Duties & Responsibilities: Assist with day-to-day cost accounting functions Support the preparation and analysis of cost information Assist with Debtors and Creditors processing Process and reconcile financial transactions Assist with account and supplier reconciliations Analyse financial information and investigate variances Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation Prepare Excel-based reports and financial schedules Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations Support the finance team with ad hoc analysis and projects Assist with general finance administration as required Qualifications & Skills: 2-4 years' relevant finance/accounting experience Debtors experience essential Creditors experience essential Strong Excel skills non-negotiable Cost accounting or financial analysis exposure advantageous Logistics industry experience advantageous If you're ready to build your accounting career and gain valuable exposure to cost accounting, Debtors, Creditors and financial analysis, this could be the opportunity for you. Apply now! For more finance opportunities, please visit If you have not had any response within two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles and positions.