Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Time Personnel; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Somerset West seeks an experienced Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper. This role includes financial processing, reporting, and collaboration with the financial manager. Candidates should possess a Matric and relevant qualifications, with strong detail-orientation and communication skills in English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper with a diploma/degree and Matric.
• Experience in retail accounting is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial processing, monitor debtors and creditors.
• Facilitate bank payments and perform reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and assist during audits.

Skills

Communication in English

Communication in Afrikaans

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Financial acumen

Education

Matric qualification

Relevant accounting qualification or diploma/degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Job description

Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper required in Somerset West.

Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a new career opportunity in Somerset West in the Western Cape? Our national client is looking for a detail orientated individual and if you have experience in retail this will be highly advantageous.

A solid team player, communication skills in English and Afrikaans, with sound financial experience is required to add value to this retail concern reporting to the Group Financial Manager at Head Office.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8 – 5 pm, alternate Saturdays 8 – 1 pm.

Requirements:

• Matric, relevant accounting qualification, Diploma or Degree essential
• Accounting practical training completed
• Communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
• Experience working on accounting systems
• A team player with good interpersonal skills
• Deadline orientated
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with strong financial acumen and excellent time management skills
• Results driven with strong communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial processing including monitoring and reporting on debtors and creditors
• Responsible for financial processing. monitoring and reporting on debtors and creditors
• Processing of daily banking/ cashbook
• Facilitate bank payments and be responsible for bank reconciliations
• Oversee daily banking and cash up procedures
• VAT reconciliations
• General ledger and cash book reconciliations
• Balance sheet and income statement journals
• Reconciling of financial records for reporting purposes to Financial Manager
• Prepare and examine financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and budgeting processes.
• Prepare accurate financial reports.
• Collaborate with financial manager during financial audits.
• Ensure all overtime, leave etc. is recorded accurately for Head Office
• Work to be completed within the required standards and timeframes
• Analysis, data management and preparation of Excel spreadsheets
• Oversee processes and effectiveness of financial reporting