Graduate Accountant

Houst

. Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records across multiple group entities using Xero.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeCape Town • South AfricaEntry Level💰 ZAR 216,000 - ZAR 240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining accurate accounting records, performing financial reconciliations, and utilizing accounting software such as Xero. Proficient in financial reporting, managing multi-currency transactions, and improving finance processes through effective communication and analytical skills.

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Bachelor's Degree In AccountingXero Accounting SoftwareFinancial ReconciliationExcel Skills Including VLOOKUPAccounts Payable And Receivable

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Hard Skills

Double-Entry BookkeepingFinancial Transactions RecordingAccruals And AdjustmentsBank ReconciliationsSupplier Payment ProcessingCustomer InvoicingFinancial Close Process SupportFinancial Procedures DocumentationNumerical AbilityFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

XeroQuickBooksExcelPastel

Industry Keywords

Multi-Currency TransactionsFinancial ProceduresInternal ControlsAccounting StandardsBilling Queries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records across multiple group entities using Xero.
Record financial transactions, process journals and assist with accruals and adjustments.
Complete bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Maintain financial records, chart of accounts, supplier records, customer accounts and clearing accounts.
Review supplier invoices and supporting documentation and verify approvals.
Assist with supplier payment runs and monitor incoming and outgoing payments across different currencies.
Raise customer invoices, monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
Investigate billing and payment queries with internal teams.
Support the monthly financial close process and prepare schedules and documentation for management accounts.
Review financial information and identify unusual transactions or discrepancies.
Maintain records supporting reporting, audits and internal reviews.
Work closely with Operations to resolve billing, payment and transaction-related queries.
Help ensure automated transactions are correctly reflected in the accounting system.
Follow financial procedures and internal controls.
Identify recurring errors and manual tasks for improvement.
Assist with documenting financial procedures and improving the accuracy and efficiency of finance activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline.
A good understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, and financial reconciliations.
Strong numerical ability and confidence working with financial information.
Good Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and the ability to work with spreadsheets.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Previous internship, graduate placement or work experience in an accounting or finance environment is desirable.
Exposure to accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Pastel is desirable.
Familiarity with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable or month-end processes is desirable.
Understanding of basic financial reporting and accounting standards is desirable.
Exposure to multi-currency transactions or working with international businesses is desirable.
Experience using Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP is desirable.
Candidates must currently be based in Cape Town and be available for on-site interviews.
Working hours are 09:00–18:00 UK time; for candidates in South Africa, 10:00–19:00 or 11:00–20:00 depending on the season.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary of R18,000–R20,000 per month, depending on experience.
23 days of annual leave, plus public holidays.
An additional day off for your birthday.
Hybrid working arrangement, with 2–3 days in the Cape Town office.
Opportunities to develop your accounting and financial skills within an international business.
Exposure to multiple entities, currencies and financial processes.
BetterHelp coverage for mental health support.
Laptop for business use.