Junior Bookkeeper Job at Hire Resolve

• Are you a detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper with strong fundamentals in accounting and finance, available at short notice for a fixed-term contract?
• An established organisation based in Fourways, Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an urgent role and ideal for a candidate who is organised, hands-on, and comfortable working across both accounts payable and receivable functions.
• The successful candidate will support day-to-day bookkeeping, reporting, and reconciliations while assisting with broader finance activities.

Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Finance Operations

• Track expenses, budgets, cash flow, taxes, and receipts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Process and import bank statements and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Capture and process journals within the accounting system.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Monitor and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform creditors and debtors reconciliations.
• Prepare supplier payments and follow up on outstanding items.
• Issue client invoices (recurring and ad hoc) and follow up on collections.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with preparation of management reports, dashboards, and schedules.
• Support preparation of monthly P&L and balance sheet reports.
• Assist with information required for provisional and annual tax submissions.
• Support audit and financial statement preparation where required.

Minimum Requirements
Qualification & Experience:

• Diploma or equivalent in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years’ bookkeeping experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (IFRS advantageous)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Advantageous:

• Ability to speak Mandarin would be an advantage