Junior Bookkeeper

Are you detail-driven, energetic, and eager to kickstart your finance career in a hands-on environment? We're offering a fixed term contract on a month-to month basis for a motivated Junior Bookkeeper to gain real-world accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

This is a full-time opportunity to join a dynamic, small team, where your growth and contribution will be noticed and supported from day one.

**Key Responsibilities**

As part of our finance team, you’ll support both routine bookkeeping functions and broader accounting projects. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys solving problems, digging into detail, and working collaboratively.

**1. Daily & Weekly Tasks**:

- Capture and process supplier invoices and customer receipts
- Maintain and reconcile petty cash and bank accounts
- Perform day-to-day processing of accounts payable and receivable
- Monitor overdue accounts and assist with debtors follow-up

**2. Monthly & Periodic Tasks**:

- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and reports
- Reconcile all general ledger accounts and trial balance
- Prepare and support VAT calculations and submissions
- Assist with payroll data preparation and submission

**3. Investigative & Project-Based Tasks**:

- Support accounting catch-up projects, including backlog cleanup and corrections
- Participate in investigative financial projects to identify and resolve variances or irregularities
- Contribute to documentation and improvement of financial systems and processes

**4. Team & Admin Support**:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Assist with preparation for audits and internal reviews
- Liaise with suppliers and service providers
- Collaborate with the senior accountant and team on ad-hoc finance and admin tasks

**Qualifications & Skills**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- A completed diploma or degree from a public institution (the certificate should be at hand)
- Currently not working or studying
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Sage and Pastel).
- Applicants should not have participated in a SETA-funded program before.

**Preferred Attributes**:

- Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Curious and proactive mindset with a willingness to solve problems
- Energetic, organised, and able to meet deadlines
- Clear communicator who works well in a team
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small-business manufacturing environment

**What We Offer**
- A month to month paid internship in a practical, hands-on finance role
- Mentorship and exposure to real business operations
- A friendly team environment with opportunity for growth through experience

**Location**:
This position is office-based in Port Elizabeth.

**How to Apply**

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter stating why this would be the perfect fit for you, in order to be considered.

**Applications close: 30 October 2025**
**Ideal start date: 3 November 2025**
**Must be available for onboarding and training**

**Job Type**: Learnership

Pay: R5 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Location**:

- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2025/10/30
Expected Start Date: 2025/11/03