Bookkeeper to Trial Balance

Tanya Cowie; Strand; On-site; NOK 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Tanya Cowie is seeking a motivated Bookkeeper to Trial Balance for a growing team in Strand. The role requires 2–3 years bookkeeping or accounting experience, handling client records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting and tax requirements.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and assisting with monthly management accounts, financial statements, and VAT/payroll processes. Attention to detail and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• 2–3 years bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience up to trial balance and basic VAT knowledge.
• Familiar with reconciliations, general ledger and tax basics.
• Proficient with Sage software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Process transactions and ensure timely, accurate entries.
• Perform bank, card and account reconciliations.
• Prepare general ledger entries and monthly reports.
• Assist with VAT, payroll related reconciliations where needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Time management

Problem solving

Client communication

Education

Accounting/bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Sage

Sage Pastel Partner

Sage Accounting

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

My client, a well-established, accounting, business advisory firm is seeking for a motivated, detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to Trial Balance with at least 2 – 3 years experience in bookkeeping or accounting experience to join their growing team in Strand

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing clients’ accounting records, ensuring accurate financial information and maintaining compliance with relevant accounting and tax requirements.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping.
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably within an accounting practice.
• Proven experience in processing accounting transactions up to trial balance.
• Practical knowledge of VAT, reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
• Experience working with accounting software, preferably Sage, Sage Pastel Partner, Sage Accounting or Sage Payroll will be advantageous
• Good understanding of South African accounting and tax practices.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office)
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client accounts

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Accurate, reliable and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Deadline-driven with excellent time-management skills.
• Professional in their communication and client interactions.
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics

Duties will include, but not limited to:

Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing and capturing financial transactions accurately and timeously.
• Performing bank, credit card and other account reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Preparing and processing general ledger entries and journal adjustments.
• Performing monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Managing debtors and creditors, including reconciliations where applicable.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports as required.
• Preparing accounting records up to trial balance.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in accounting records.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements.

Taxation and Compliance

• Assisting with VAT calculations, reconciliations and submissions.
• Preparing supporting documentation for VAT returns and SARS queries.
• Assisting with PAYE, UIF and SDL reconciliations and payroll-related submissions.
• Ensuring that accounting records are maintained in accordance with applicable tax and accounting requirements.

Client and Administrative Responsibilities

• Communicating professionally with clients regarding accounting information and outstanding documentation.
• Following up on missing invoices, statements and supporting documents.
• Managing deadlines and ensuring that client work is completed within the required timeframes.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with sensitive financial information.
• Providing general accounting and administrative support to the team.

In return a competitive salary is on offer