Accountant

Snatch.Work; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel management company is looking for an Accountant to assist the Head of Accounting in Cape Town. The role involves entering financial data, conducting bank reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and managing payroll for UK operations. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Xero being essential. Strong English communication skills are required, and experience in the hotel industry is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in accounting.
• Experience in the hotel or hospitality industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Entering financial information into spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Conducting bank reconciliations across various group entities.
• Reconciling inter-company loans.
• Preparing for payment runs.
• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data to produce timely financial reports.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Maintaining and reconciling the Asset Register.
• Preparing and submitting monthly PAYE returns.
• Managing all communication with HMRC in the UK.
• Reviewing ledgers and preparing cash and stock reconciliations.
• Capturing and submitting monthly payrolls.
• Processing payroll journals and reconciling salary control accounts.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns.
• Ensuring payroll data is consistently up to date.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Xero

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Education

Degree in Accounting or relevant fields

Job description

Job title : Accountant

Job Location

Western Cape, Bellville

Deadline: December 10

Job by Industries

A hotel management company, with its head office in England, manages a portfolio of hotels across the UK.

The company focuses on combining modern technology with traditional hospitality to deliver quality service.

As they continue to expand, they prioritize maintaining strong financial performance and operational efficiency across all their properties.

They are currently looking for a candidate to assist the Head of Accounting with the UK operations.

The role involves supporting and reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, based in Cape Town, South Africa.

This position is crucial for managing the financial responsibilities of the UK hotels, contributing to the overall success of the company.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Entering financial information into spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Conducting bank reconciliations across various group entities.
• Reconciling inter-company loans.
• Preparing for payment runs.
• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data to produce timely financial reports.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Maintaining and reconciling the Asset Register.
• Preparing and submitting monthly PAYE returns.
• Managing all communication with HMRC in the UK.
• Reviewing ledgers and preparing cash and stock reconciliations.
• Capturing and submitting monthly payrolls.Processing payroll journals and reconciling salary control accounts.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns.
• Ensuring payroll data is consistently up to date.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting or any relevant fields.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Xero is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in the hotel or hospitality industry is advantageous.