Trainee Accountant

Job Purpose We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑oriented Trainee Accountant to support multiple business units, including Workshops, Warranty, Scrapyard, Fleet and Reporting functions.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, Syspro experience and the ability to manage high‑volume transactional and reporting tasks under pressure.

Duties & Responsibilities

Administer daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational activities across Workshops, Warranty, Scrapyard, Fleet and Reporting divisions. Open, maintain and close job cards on Syspro, including accurate costing and reconciliation. Process GRNs, invoices, van orders, intergroup transactions and external billing. Scan, upload, file and maintain all financial and operational documentation on relevant shared folders. Prepare and post monthly journals, including turnover, labour, consumables, inter‑division charges and provisions. Compile monthly turnover summaries, management reports and Excel reconciliations. Process stock take imports, cycle counts and consumables clean‑ups on Syspro. Prepare and issue invoices to internal and external divisions. Maintain intergroup accounts and ensure balances remain accurate and up to date. Complete vehicle administration, including move forms, vehicle tracking and fleet reconciliations. Administer warranty invoicing, claims processing and related financial journals for Bloemfontein and Johannesburg. Reconcile scrapyard vehicle lists, confirm vehicle movements and verify external purchase payments. Prepare and monitor projection reports, financial state uploads and budgeting inputs. Assist with the preparation, review, approval and loading of annual budgets. Compile and submit monthly Stannic reports across all applicable business units, ensuring approvals and timely distribution. Liaise with internal stakeholders, finance teams and management to resolve queries and support reporting requirements. Perform regular reconciliations, accuracy checks and ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal controls. Meet strict deadlines while managing a high volume of tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Degree in Accounting / Finance (or equivalent experience) Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting Proven experience working on Syspro Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience with TM1 (advantageous) Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines Strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans Able to work independently and within a team Valid driver’s license and own transport