Junior Accountant

About the position

Junior Accountant Join a Growing Global Finance Team – Remote Role with Development Potential Remote (South Africa) | R20 000 – R30 000 per month | 9am –6pm , Flexible Hours About Our Client Our client is a dynamic international business with a fast-paced and scaling finance environment. The South Africa-based finance team supports global operations, providing critical transactional and reporting support. This is a unique opportunity to join a remote-first team that values accuracy, growth, and continuous improvement. The Role: Junior Accountant The Junior Accountant supports core transactional accounting activities, ensuring accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash processing, and financial systems. This hands-on role plays a vital part in maintaining up-to-date financial records, supporting audits, and improving accounting processes. It's ideal for someone early in their finance career looking to grow into broader accounting responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Minimum 1–2 years experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Manage billing, receipts allocation, and proactive debt chasing for receivables Process supplier invoices, resolve queries, and prepare weekly payment runs Maintain customer and supplier records with accuracy and escalation where needed Perform daily bank postings and assist with bank reconciliations Keep financial and commercial systems (including Xero) updated and accurate Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting schedules Support audit preparation and internal control documentation Contribute to process improvement and automation projects as the business scales About You 1–2 years experience in AP/AR within a finance team Proficient in Xero and intermediate Excel/Google Sheets skills Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and comfortable in a remote team setting Eager to grow and take on more accounting responsibilities over time

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