Job title: Junior Accountant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs
Job published: 19/01/2026
Job ID: 70469

Job Description

6-Month Contract | Immediate Start | Northern Suburbs, Cape Town

A well-established business in the furniture industry is looking for a hands-on and detail-driven Junior Accountant to join their finance team on a six-month contract.

This role is ideal for someone who is immediately available and looking to gain solid, practical experience within a small, busy finance team. You’ll be involved in the day-to-day accounting function and play an important role in keeping the finance operation running smoothly and accurately.

What you’ll be responsible for

  • Daily Sage processing, including banking, invoices, journals, and intercompany transactions
  • Accounting reconciliations as required
  • General finance administration support
  • Assisting with payroll processing from time to time
  • Responding to information requests from creditors and internal staff
  • Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks

What we’re looking for

  • Matric (essential)
  • Certificate or Diploma in Accounting
  • Sage processing experience
  • Basic Excel skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Well-organised, reliable, and able to work well in a team
  • Good communication skills

Important to note

  • This is a six-month contract role
  • The successful candidate must be immediately available
  • The role is full-time and office-based in the Northern Suburbs

If you’re a Junior Accountant who enjoys being hands-on, values accuracy, and is looking for a solid contract role to build experience, this could be an excellent opportunity.

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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