Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Junior Accountant in Uitenhage, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Uitenhage operation, and this Junior Accountant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
On top of that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Junior Accountant taking on this position.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Uitenhage.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Uitenhage group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
What You’ll Need
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Clear credit and criminal record
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.