Junior Accountant

Big Ticket

Purpose and Objectives for the Role

Overall Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts and submit for review by the 25th of each month, ensuring finalisation within one working day post month-end (M+1).
• Perform weekly corporate card reconciliations and escalate any discrepancies or missing documentation.
• Reconcile alternative cash applications (e.g. Botim Pay and Lulu Exchange) on a monthly basis.
• Support the posting of manual journal entries in Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring all entries are accurate and appropriately approved.
• Raise finance-related purchase orders through Coupa in line with procurement policies.
• Maintain an up-to-date Work-in-Progress (WIP) tracker, coordinating with stakeholders to track timelines, highlight delays, and provide updates to Finance leadership.
• Maintain detailed accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) schedules, including tracking outstanding balances and ageing items.
• Monitor and report on accruals outstanding beyond 60 days, providing clear explanations to the Accountant and Financial Controller.
• Support broader finance activities and ad hoc tasks as required by the Financial Controller.

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. reconciliations, tracking schedules)
• Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics) and procurement tools (e.g. Coupa)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Clear communication skills to engage with internal stakeholders