Accounts Officer / Bookkeeper

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established brand experience agency is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Accounts Officer/Bookkeeper to oversee the complete financial function and payroll in a vibrant, deadline-driven setting. This role is ideal for a meticulous finance professional who thrives amidst creativity and collaboration. You'll be responsible for managing bookkeeping tasks, ensuring compliance with statutory submissions, and supporting creative teams by maintaining financial order. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact high-profile campaigns and events, bringing structure to chaos while enjoying a supportive and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-function bookkeeping experience.
• Proficient in Sage Accounting and SimplePay Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-function bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Process monthly payroll and statutory submissions.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Sage Accounting

SimplePay Payroll

Statutory submissions

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification

Tools

Sage Accounting

SimplePay Payroll

Magnetic software

Job description

Accounts Officer / Bookkeeper – Bryanston, Johannesburg.

A well-established, high-energy brand experience agency is seeking a skilledAccounts Officer / Bookkeeperto manage thefull financial functionas well aspayrollfunctions in a creative and deadline-driven environment. Known for delivering exceptional campaigns and events for high-profile brands, this agency blends creativity with operational excellence.

This role suits a meticulous and organised finance professional who thrives in a fast-moving setting and enjoys being part of a collaborative and innovative team.

Salary: R20 000 – R30 000 CTC per month (dependent on experience).

Requirements:

• Grade 12 and relevant bookkeeping/accountingqualification
• Minimum 3 years’ full-functionbookkeeping experience
• Proficient inSage AccountingandSimplePay Payroll
• Strong knowledge ofstatutorysubmissions (VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IRP5)
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Magnetic software is a strong advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-function bookkeeping: capture, reconcile, and report across all accounts
• Cashbook and bank reconciliation
• Supplier invoicing, reconciliations, and purchase order management
• Customer invoicing, statement generation, and debtor follow-ups
• Processing on various client procurement platforms
• Monthly payroll processing via SimplePay, including statutory deductions
• VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and Workman’s Compensation submissions
• Financial reporting: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Aged Debtors/Creditors, Job Costing, and Trial Balance
• Employee onboarding and record management

Ideal Candidate should be:

• Confident, reliable, and thrives in a role with high accountability
• Enjoys supporting creative teams by maintaining financial order
• Brings structure to chaos and ensures all deadlines are met
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment with shifting priorities
• Takes initiative and consistently follows through