Position: Junior Accountant

Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Company Overview:

Hire Resolve’s client, a fast-paced and dynamic business with a strong presence in the marketing and hospitality sector, is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their energetic finance team. This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified SAIPA candidate or a SAICA professional with 1–2 years’ post-articles experience (more experienced candidates will be considered based on salary expectations).

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, driven by a passion for accounting, and enjoys working in a collaborative, sociable office culture with a love for sports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full bookkeeping function including VAT submissions, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts and assist in compiling annual financial statements
• Oversee payroll administration (SimplePay experience is advantageous)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial reporting processes
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and relevant accounting standards
• Work across multiple financial systems:
• Microsoft Dynamics Nav (current)
• Xero (planned implementation)
• Provide finance support in a marketing and hospitality-focused business environment

Qualifications & Experience:

• SAIPA: Completed articles (recent graduates welcome)
• SAICA: Completed articles plus 1–2 years’ post-articles experience
• Not currently registered as CA(SA)
• Background in accounting, finance, or audit (excluding conservative corporate or banking environments)
• Exposure to the marketing or hospitality industry is beneficial, not essential

Skills & Competencies:

• Solid grasp of bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Eager to learn and proficient (or willing to become proficient) in:
• Xero
• SimplePay
• Microsoft Dynamics Nav
• Fluency in Afrikaans is essential (primary language of the office)

Cultural Fit:

• Thrives in a friendly, energetic, and social work environment
• Enjoys an office atmosphere where sports (rugby and cricket especially) are often on the TV
• A relaxed but professional team culture that values collaboration and team spirit
• Must be based in or willing to commute to Bryanston and surrounding areas

How to Apply:

Send your CV to: [email protected]
Use the subject line: "Junior Accountant - Newly SAICA/SAIPA - Marketing Industry"

Alternatively, apply via:

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: www.hireresolve.us

If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this specific role. However, your profile will be kept on file for future opportunities.