Junior Accountant

peopleworth

. Provide day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping support across multiple entities and client accounts.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in bookkeeping and accounting processes, including bank reconciliations and financial transaction processing. Capable of maintaining accurate financial records and effectively communicating with clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BookkeepingBank ReconciliationXero Accounting SoftwareAccounts PayableAccounts Receivable

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Hard Skills

Financial Transaction ProcessingInvoice ProcessingReceipt ManagementNumerical AccuracyAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIndependenceClient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Based Accounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma in AccountingCertificate in FinanceDegree in Bookkeeping

Industry Keywords

Accounting AdministrationFinance SupportFinancial DocumentationComplianceInternal Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping support across multiple entities and client accounts.
Complete routine bank, credit card, supplier, and account reconciliations.
Process invoices, payments, receipts, and other financial transactions accurately and on time.
Maintain organised and up-to-date bookkeeping records across assigned entities or client accounts.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including monitoring outstanding items and assisting with follow-ups.
Assist with preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting financial information for month-end and accountant review.
Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders to request documentation, clarify transactions, and resolve routine accounting queries.
Capture and maintain financial information accurately within accounting systems.
Identify missing information, discrepancies, or unusual transactions and raise these with the appropriate colleague when required.
Maintain supporting documentation for accounting, audit, compliance, insurance, and internal reporting purposes.
Support more experienced accounting colleagues with ad hoc finance and bookkeeping activities.
Develop knowledge of accounting processes, systems, and reporting requirements through practical experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 1 to 2 years of practical experience in bookkeeping, accounting administration, finance support, or a related role.
Foundational experience completing bank or account reconciliations.
Experience processing invoices, payments, receipts, or other routine financial transactions.
Working knowledge of Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software.
Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bookkeeping principles.
Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organise assigned work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple routine priorities.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence communicating professionally with clients or external stakeholders regarding routine finance queries.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while asking for guidance when appropriate.
A diploma, certificate, degree, or ongoing studies in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative, people-centred performance culture.
Opportunities to grow in a fast-paced environment.