Accountant

Duties & Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Accountant to join a well-established and reputable financial services organisation.  This position is ideally suited to a junior accounting professional with at least two years of practical finance experience who is looking to broaden their accounting exposure and further develop their career within a professional, fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including journals, reconciliations, general ledger processing and month-end activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions and journals accurately, up to trial balance.
• Perform monthly bank and cashbook reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and ensure accurate allocation of expenses.
• Prepare intercompany and interdivisional loan account reconciliations.
• Ensure transactions are correctly allocated across accounts, cost centres and entities.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end reporting and general ledger maintenance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Financial Controllers, Advisers and Regional Managers, to resolve accounting queries.
• Provide financial information and ad hoc support to the wider finance team.
• Ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field (minimum NQF Level 7) - essential.
• Minimum two years' practical experience in an accounting or finance-related role.
• Hands-on experience with journals, reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
• Exposure to accounting up to trial balance would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Accpac, Sage 300 or similar accounting software would be advantageous.
• Financial services experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented, accurate and comfortable working with numbers.
• Organised and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to develop their accounting career.
• Comfortable working in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• A strong communicator who can engage confidently with internal stakeholders.
• Willing to take ownership of responsibilities and contribute to a collaborative finance team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established financial services business and gain valuable exposure to a broader accounting function.
You will have the opportunity to work across different accounting activities, interact with various business divisions and build on your existing finance experience within a supportive, professional environment.

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