Junior Cost Accountant

About the position

Junior Accountant

Join a Growing Global Finance Team - Remote Role with Development Potential

Remote (South Africa) | R20 000 - R30 000 per month | 9am -6pm , Flexible Hours

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic international business with a fast-paced and scaling finance environment. The South Africa-based finance team supports global operations, providing critical transactional and reporting support. This is a unique opportunity to join a remote-first team that values accuracy, growth, and continuous improvement.

The Role: Junior Accountant

The Junior Accountant supports core transactional accounting activities, ensuring accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash processing, and financial systems. This hands-on role plays a vital part in maintaining up-to-date financial records, supporting audits, and improving accounting processes. It's ideal for someone early in their finance career looking to grow into broader accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Manage billing, receipts allocation, and proactive debt chasing for receivables
• Process supplier invoices, resolve queries, and prepare weekly payment runs
• Maintain customer and supplier records with accuracy and escalation where needed
• Perform daily bank postings and assist with bank reconciliations
• Keep financial and commercial systems (including Xero) updated and accurate
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support audit preparation and internal control documentation
• Contribute to process improvement and automation projects as the business scales

About You

• 1-2 years experience in AP/AR within a finance team
• Proficient in Xero and intermediate Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and comfortable in a remote team setting
• Eager to grow and take on more accounting responsibilities over time

Desired Skills:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Operations
• Remote Work
• Audit & Compliance Support
• Process Improvement
• Technology (Xero
• Financial Systems)