Junior Accountant

About the role

The Junior Accountant will support the financial and operational activities of the Production and Transport Departments, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, processing invoices, and ensuring data integrity. The role collaborates with internal teams on job costing, sales, plant and vehicle hire accounting, and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Compile and submit Production and Transport performance reports.
• Maintain and update job costing reports accurately and on schedule.
• Verify weighbridge system transactions and report discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly purchase and sales reports to support stock verification.
• Generate and process monthly internal and external invoices.
• Maintain records of external sales, plant hire, and vehicle hire transactions.
• Calculate monthly performance bonuses for drivers and equipment operators.
• Coordinate with the Compliance Assistant for documentation and record retention.
• Liaise with the ERP System Clerk to ensure accurate accounting of plant and vehicle hire transactions.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to operational staff and weighbridge assistants.
• Assist in preparing management reports and financial information as required.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Transport & Production Operations Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum of one year experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role.
• Experience in operational accounting, job costing, invoicing, or financial reporting is preferred.
• Experience in construction, transport, manufacturing, or plant operations sector is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP systems.