Administrative & Bookkeeping Support

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency in East London is seeking a professional for administrative and bookkeeping support. The ideal candidate must have a tertiary qualification in bookkeeping or accounting, with at least 2 years of related experience. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, payroll assistance, and client support. Knowledge of Sage One or Xero is essential. Applicants must attach a certified copy of their ID and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Completed Articles would be an advantage.
• Understanding of Tax, VAT, and Sage allocations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and preparation of basic financials.
• Provide payroll assistance when required.
• Support Sage users with client-related queries.
• Handle CIPC processes including annual returns and deregistrations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client support

Compliance understanding

Accounts administration

Excellent English communication

Education

Tertiary Qualification in bookkeeping or accounting

Tools

Sage One

Xero

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a well-rounded, professional, and self-motivated individual to provide administrative, bookkeeping, and client support. This role involves a balance of reception relief, document preparation, compliance support, bookkeeping, and project assistance.

Requirements

• Tertiary Qualification in bookkeeping or accounting


• Minimum 2 years' experience in bookkeeping, accounts or financial administration


• Completed Articles would be an advantage


• Understanding of accounting, compliance, and payroll principles


• Experience with Sage One / Xero or similar accounting software


• Excellent command of English (additional languages advantageous)


• An understanding of Tax, VAT / Sage allocations would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and preparation of basic financials.


• Provide payroll assistance where required.


• Support Sage users with client-related queries.


• Bank / customer & supplier reconciliations


• Assist with SARS-related tasks including booking appointments, collecting/submitting documentation, and liaising with auditors or SARS where needed.


• Handle CIPC processes including annual returns, deregistrations, and beneficial ownership registers (BOREG).


• Prepare documentation for new client take on


• Assist with reception duties when necessary (ie – during reception lunch, or when reception is ill -check emails, follow up on calls etc.)

Note: Please ensure that you attach a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.