Accounting Associate / Bookkeeper

HR Talent Partner SA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Talent Partner SA is seeking an Accounting Associate / Bookkeeper for its Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Eastern Cape offices. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, managing the full monthly accounting cycle up to the preparation of management accounts, independently handling client records and meeting deadlines.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, proficiency in Sage Business Cloud Accounting and Excel, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors.
• Experience processing records through to monthly management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile bank accounts and credit cards.
• Maintain and reconcile trade receivables / accounts receivable.
• Maintain and reconcile trade payables / accounts payable.
• Process customer and supplier transactions.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Process journals, accruals and month-end adjustments.
• Complete VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT201 returns.
• Prepare monthly management accounts including income statement and balance sheet.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Client management

Tools

Sage Business Cloud Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Associate / Bookkeeper job vacancy in Port Elizabeth.

A well-established South African accounting and financial services group is looking for an Accounting Associate to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis at their Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha, Eastern Cape offices.

Position Overview

The role will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions for a portfolio of clients, working through the full monthly accounting cycle through to the preparation of management accounts.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working independently on client accounting records, meeting monthly deadlines, identifying reconciling items and maintaining accurate accounting records.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Practical experience using Sage Business Cloud Accounting
• Experience processing accounting records through to monthly management accounts
• Good understanding of:
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Debtors and creditors
  • General ledger accounting
  • VAT reconciliations
  • Month-end journals and adjustments
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
• Ability to manage multiple clients and recurring monthly deadlines

Key Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile bank accounts and credit cards
• Maintain and reconcile trade receivables / accounts receivable
• Maintain and reconcile trade payables / accounts payable
• Process customer and supplier transactions
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Process journals, accruals and other month-end adjustments
• Complete VAT reconciliations and assist with preparation of VAT201 returns
• Maintain fixed asset and other supporting accounting schedules
• Perform monthly closing procedures
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including:
  • Income Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • Supporting schedules and reconciliations
  • Review of unusual movements or variances
• Assist with provisional tax calculations based on client financial information
• Maintain organised supporting documentation and accounting records
• Liaise with clients to obtain outstanding information and resolve accounting queries
• Ensure client work is completed accurately and within agreed monthly deadlines

Applying for Position

• Only open to South African citizens.