Junior Accountant | Melrose, Johannesburg

Build your finance career with an established leader in the engineering and infrastructure sector.

An established and growing engineering business is looking for a motivated Junior Accountant to join its finance team in Melrose, Johannesburg. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who wants broad exposure across the full accounting function while working closely with an experienced Chief Financial Officer and supporting the Managing Director.
This role offers genuine career development, hands-on responsibility, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a business operating within the engineering, construction and mining industries.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting function, including:

• Processing daily financial transactions and journal entries
• Bank, creditor, debtor and petty cash reconciliations
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL calculations and SARS submissions
• Tax administration and statutory compliance
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Audit preparation and year-end financial support
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Payroll support where required
• General finance administration and ad hoc projects for the CFO and MD

What we're looking for

• BCom Accounting, Financial Management or equivalent accounting qualification
• 3-5 years' practical accounting experience
• Previous experience within the construction, engineering, mining or related project-based industries is essential
• Strong knowledge of VAT, PAYE, tax and SARS processes
• Experience preparing financial reports and reconciliations
• Excellent Excel skills and strong accounting systems experience (Sage, SAP, Oracle or similar)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive, hands-on individual who enjoys taking ownership and learning

Why you'll love this opportunity

This isn't just another Junior Accountant role.
You'll work directly alongside senior leadership, gain exposure to the full finance function, contribute to strategic projects, and build experience that will accelerate your accounting career within a respected engineering business.
If you're looking for a role where your contribution will be recognised and where you can continue developing professionally, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

If you meet the above requirements and are ready for your next career move, submit your updated CV today.
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.