Junior Accountant Role in Cape Town | Apply Now!

📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
🏢 Company: Advania
💼 Department: Finance & Business Operations
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time | Hybrid (Remote-first, 4 days/month in office)
💰 Salary: ZAR 30,000/month

Website: https://advania.co.uk

🏢 About Advania

Advania is a leading tech company with people at heart. We empower individuals and organizations to create sustainable value through innovative technology. As one of Microsoft’s top partners in the UK, we specialize in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365. We’re growing fast in South Africa—and we’re looking for skilled professionals to join us on this journey.

🎯 Job Purpose

As a Junior Accountant, you’ll support our finance team by managing daily accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and assisting with audits and compliance. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the financial health of the organization while gaining broad exposure in a hybrid tech company environment.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations for the group.

• Assist in preparing and maintaining the 13-week group cashflow forecast.

• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end/year-end close processes.

• Manage fixed asset registers—track additions, depreciation, and disposals.

• Support payroll functions and maintain bank and financial records.

• Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit requests.

• Prepare data for treasury, BBBEE, DTI, and internal/external reporting.

• Handle filing, record-keeping, and other administrative financial duties.

• Provide ad hoc support to the broader finance and business operations team.

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 6 qualification in accounting or related field.

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.

• Experience in bank reconciliations.

• Basic knowledge of South African tax advantageous.

• Exposure to group finance structures and Business Central is a plus.

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP).

🧠 Desired Traits and Competencies

• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Effective communicator and team collaborator.

• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple tasks.

• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Strong time management and deadline-driven approach.

🏡 Hybrid Working

This is a hybrid role with a remote-first setup. You’ll only be required to work from the office or a client site four days per month, allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Team-specific arrangements may vary.

🧪 Selection Process

Advania is committed to an equitable recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or orientation. Reasonable adjustments can be made for applicants during the selection process.

Note: All offers are subject to background and criminal record checks. Please notify us of any unspent convictions after applying.

✅ Application Tips for Junior Accountant Roles

• Tailor your CV to showcase relevant accounting experience and Excel skills.

• Include any hands-on exposure to Business Central or similar software.

• Quantify your impact—mention the size of accounts you’ve handled or process improvements made.

• Highlight hybrid or remote work experience if applicable.

• Emphasize attention to detail and your ability to meet tight deadlines.

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