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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.\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProcess accounting transactions and journals accurately, up to trial balance.\nPerform monthly bank and cashbook reconciliations.\nReconcile supplier accounts and ensure accurate allocation of expenses.\nPrepare intercompany and interdivisional loan account reconciliations.\nEnsure transactions are correctly allocated across accounts, cost centres and entities.\nComplete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.\nAssist with month-end reporting and general ledger maintenance.\nLiaise with internal stakeholders, including Financial Controllers, Advisers and Regional Managers, to resolve accounting queries.\nProvide financial information and ad hoc support to the wider finance team.\nEnsure accounting activities are completed accurately and within required deadlines.\n\nMinimum Requirements\n\nCompleted Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field (minimum NQF Level 7) - essential.\nMinimum two years' practical experience in an accounting or finance-related role.\nHands-on experience with journals, reconciliations and general ledger accounting.\nExposure to accounting up to trial balance would be advantageous.\nStrong Microsoft Excel skills.\nExperience with Accpac, Sage 300 or similar accounting software would be advantageous.\nFinancial services experience would be beneficial but is not essential.\n\nIdeal Candidate\nWe are looking for someone who is:\n\nDetail-oriented, accurate and comfortable working with numbers.\nOrganised and able to manage competing deadlines.\nProactive, enthusiastic and eager to develop their accounting career.\nComfortable working in a busy, deadline-driven environment.\nA strong communicator who can engage confidently with internal stakeholders.\nWilling to take ownership of responsibilities and contribute to a collaborative finance team.\n\nWhy Consider This Opportunity?\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join an established financial services business and gain valuable exposure to a broader accounting function.\nYou 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.\nIf you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. 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