Junior Accountant

Location: On-site – Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: SaaS | Financial Services | Accounting | Reg Tech

Waters Edge Solutions is partnering with an innovative SaaS company to hire a smart, motivated Junior Accountant who is eager to grow in a high-performance, tech-driven finance team. This is a great opportunity for a young finance graduate to gain hands‑on exposure to client billing, internal controls, and financial administration—while working at the intersection of fintech, ownership solutions, and automation.

• Create and issue client invoices
• Perform internal checks and controls on outgoing payments
• Support client purchase order (PO) processes
• Assist with audit deliverables and financial documentation
• Maintain and manage client contract filing systems
• Support with monthly support hour calculations, tax directive processes, and invoicing
• Follow up on outstanding accounts receivable and debtor management

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Basic proficiency with Excel and financial systems

• Previous internship or part‑time experience in finance or accounting
• Exposure to SaaS, audit processes, or working with financial documents
• Familiarity with invoice systems or PO procedures

• Opportunity to grow within a global Reg Tech group
• Exposure to international clients and complex finance environments
• Collaborative, close‑knit team with access to cutting‑edge tools and systems
• Long‑term career development in the fintech and ownership space

Our client operates at the intersection of ownership, technology, and global finance. The team values curiosity, ownership, and balance, offering rapid exposure to global clients and the chance to work alongside CFAs, accountants, developers, and engineers. Employees enjoy a strong sense of impact, career progression, and shared innovation in a supportive environment.