Job Description

Junior Accountant

Start your accounting career in a dynamic logistics environment full training provided

Epping (Cape Town) | Full-time | Office-based | 08:00 - 16:45 | R14 000 - R17 000 per month

About Our Client

This growing logistics and supply chain company plays a key role in cross-border and local freight management across Africa. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and financial accuracy, they are committed to training the next generation of accounting professionals. You'll join a collaborative and supportive finance team in a fast-moving, purpose-driven business.

The Role: Junior Accountant

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive junior accounting professional looking to develop a well-rounded finance skill set. You'll provide key support across daily transactional processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks. With full training provided, this is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and grow your career within an established yet evolving company.

Key Responsibilities

• 1-2 years of accounting experience or relevant qualification
• Assist in processing bank transactions, petty cash, sales, and purchase invoices
• Support with bank and petty cash reconciliations
• Help with foreign currency bank/petty cash revaluations
• Match and reconcile supplier accounts and balance sheet items
• Maintain the fixed asset register and assist in calculating depreciation
• Assist with income statement adjustments, accruals, and prepayments
• Conduct general ledger investigations and support resolution of discrepancies
• Provide admin support: filing, updating records, processing documentation

About You

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting support, or recent graduates with practical training
• Studying towards or completed a diploma/degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Proactive, accountable, and able to follow structured processes
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Clear communicator with a positive attitude towards teamwork