Junior Accounts Assistant

To provide accounting and administrative support to the Junior Accountant by assisting with daily financial operations, record-keeping, and reconciliations within a fast-paced logistics environment. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Finance Support - Capture and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and fuel expenses - Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions - Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation - Assist with bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations - Support month-end procedures and basic management reports - Assist with VAT input/output schedules and supporting documents - Monitor and allocate logistics-related costs (freight, warehousing, fuel, tolls) Logistics-Specific Duties - Match supplier invoices to delivery notes, PODs, and waybills - Assist with cost allocations per route, vehicle, or customer - Track discrepancies between invoiced vs actual transport costs - Support fleet-related expense tracking (maintenance, fuel, licensing) Administrative Support - Maintain organised filing systems (physical and digital) - Assist with audit preparation and document retrieval - Communicate with suppliers, transporters, and internal operations teams - Perform general finance administration as required Minimum Requirements - Matric (essential) - Certificate/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping (advantageous) - 12 years experience in an accounting or finance support role - Experience in logistics, transport, or supply chain (advantageous) Skills & Competencies - Strong numerical and attention-to-detail skills - Basic accounting knowledge (debits, credits, reconciliations) - Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines - Good communication and organisational skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team Personal Attributes - Reliable and trustworthy - Well-organised and methodical - Willingness to learn and grow within the finance function - Professional and deadline-driven Working Conditions - Office-based with interaction with transporters - Standard working hours with weekly peak periods