Junior Accountant

The organisation is recruiting a Junior Accountant for its Hermanus operation. The role forms part of a wider finance jobs portfolio across Western Cape.

The Role

This Junior Accountant role sits within the finance jobs function in Hermanus. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Junior Accountant to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Hermanus also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

The Environment

Notably, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Hermanus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Based in Hermanus

Notably, the role is based in Hermanus, near the Cape Town International Airport hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hermanus and the broader Western Cape region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hermanus, Western Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Hermanus.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Hermanus offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hermanus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Hermanus team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Hermanus colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Hermanus teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Hermanus keep progressing.

About the Team

Practically speaking, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Hermanus group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Importantly, the team mix in Hermanus reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Daily Duties

• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation

Who We’re Looking For

• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
• Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics

Beyond that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.