Assistant Accountant/Junior Accountant Xero

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant/Junior Accountant to join their team. This role involves managing bookkeeping tasks using Xero software, processing payroll, and ensuring accurate financial administration. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience and a relevant diploma, with strong communication skills to liaise with clients effectively. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the financial health of multiple organizations.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung in der Buchhaltung.
• Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Englisch sind erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung der Buchhaltung auf Xero und in Papierform.
• Verarbeitung der wöchentlichen und monatlichen Gehaltsabrechnung.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll Management

Communication Skills

Xero Accounting Software

Education

Bookkeeping Diploma

Accounting Diploma

Tools

Xero

Job description

About the job: Assistant Accountant/Junior Accountant Xero

UK-based accountancy firm of chartered accountants is seeking a Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant with payroll experience to handle financial administration, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax tasks. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' bookkeeping experience and possess at least a bookkeeping or accounting diploma or equivalent. Good communication skills in spoken English and email correspondence are essential. The role involves working on Xero accounting software across multiple organizations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing bookkeeping on Xero and hardcopy records
• Reconciling client bank accounts
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Communicating regularly with clients to gather missing information
• Handling small ad-hoc requests as they arise
• Managing team diaries and responding to client inquiries primarily via email