Junior Bookkeeper

Job Description:

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