Accountant

Communicate Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a detail-driven Accountant to join their Finance team in South Africa. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and effective communication.

The role includes preparing cashbooks, managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and capturing monthly journals. A Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma in a relevant field is required along with extensive experience in accounting, particularly with payroll.

Qualifications

• High accuracy and strong attention to detail required.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel necessary.
• Experience with SAGE 200 Evolution is essential.
• Good communication skills are a must.
• Team-oriented mindset is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cashbooks using Sage Bank Manager.
• Reconcile daily bank transactions.
• Process monthly Sage VIP payroll.
• Submit VAT returns and manage tax compliance.
• Capture cashbooks and process monthly journals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced MS Excel

Experience with SAGE 200 Evolution

Time management

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce, or related field

Payroll, accounting, or tax-related certifications

Tools

Sage Bank Manager

SAGE 200 Evolution

VIP Payroll

MS Excel

Job description

Are you a detail-driven number-lover who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for an Accountant who brings accuracy, organisation, and strong communication to the Finance team. If you enjoy working with people as much as you enjoy balancing books, and you're ready to join a dynamic, supportive environment, this role is for you!

Daily Processing

• Prepare multiple cashbooks using Sage Bank Manager
• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Allocate debtor receipts & creditor payments
• Respond to ad-hoc Accounting and HR queries

Weekly Processing

• Reconcile manual MS Excel attendance registers to Sage ESS leave applications

Fleet Card Maintenance

• Order, update, and cancel Wesbank Fleet Fuel cards online

Payroll & Reporting

• Process monthly Sage VIP payroll from Excel schedules
• Review sales commission forms
• Extract and submit EMP201 and load payments
• Load monthly payslips and IRP5s on ESS
• Create FNB OBE payroll import file
• Run monthly UIF declarations (VIP)
• Extract CTC reports and reconcile staff loans, medical aid, and pension to Sage

Compliance

• Submit Sanlam Pension Fund contributions online
• Reconcile Discovery Medical Aid / Vitality statements
• Submit Discovery Group Life contributions
• Complete and submit IRP5s after interim & annual EMP501 reconciliations
• Submit CIPC annual returns & process company changes
• Prepare and submit VAT201 and provisional tax IRP6 returns
• Extract tax clearance certificates & review notices on e-Filing
• Complete annual COIDA returns

Accounting

• Capture cashbooks and process monthly journals & reconciliations
• Update asset registers & process depreciation
• Review debtors, creditors, and stock reports

Skills & Experience

• High accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Advanced MS Excel
• Experience with SAGE 200 Evolution
• IQ and Premier Payroll advantageous
• Strong time management & prioritisation
• Clear verbal communication
• Planning & organising ability
• Team-orientated mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce, or related field
• Payroll, accounting, or tax-related certifications advantageous
• Previous experience in an accounting role with payroll exposure