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Junior accountant (Accountant)

Overview

Reference
Accountant

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
South Africa -Kwazulu-Natal -Umhlanga Rocks -Umhlanga Ridge

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
03 June 2026

Closing date
30 Jun 2026 22:59


Alpha is seeking experienced Bookkeepers to join their dynamic team.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Minimum Experience & Knowledge Required:
    • Good understanding of basic financial management principles
    • Sound knowledge of tax legislation
    • Familiarity with change management principles
    • Experience with QuickBooks, Zahara or Xero (advantageous)
    • 2-3 years’ experience working within Finance
    • Reliable 10MB uncapped Fibre or ADSL broadband connection
    • Availability to work UK business hours

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintaining accurate accounting records for UK-based companies using QuickBooks, Zahara or Xero
  • Producing precise financial reports on a monthly basis
  • Ensuring supplier and customer accounts are accurate and that credit terms are adhered to
  • Reporting regularly to the Manager on discrepancies, with recommendations for resolution
  • Monitoring cash expenditure in line with budgets and available cash flow
  • Reconciling bank statements daily to ensure accuracy
  • Ensuring compliance with tax and other relevant legislation
  • Reconciling loan accounts and supplier/customer accounts to the trial balance
  • Preparing, maintaining and monitoring general accounts
  • Submitting VAT, EMP and other tax returns promptly and accurately
  • Processing payroll, accruals and prepaid journal entries
  • Assisting with audit queries as required
  • Supporting corporate governance through general administration and ad hoc tasks

Educational Requirements

  • Diploma in Accounting (essential)
  • BCom in Accounting (advantageous)

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong business acumen
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ)
  • Approachable and people-oriented
  • Trustworthy with a strong commitment to confidentiality
  • Assertive and confident
  • Demonstrates strong cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Highly ethical and principle-driven
  • Accountable, with the ability to hold others accountable
  • Effective team player
  • Positive, results-driven attitude
  • Innovative and forward-thinking mindset
  • Energetic, driven, courageous and tenacious
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, committed and dedicated
  • Proactive self-starter


Contact information

Yashini Govender