Bookkeeper

TrudyQ Consulting; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An independent auditing and accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking Junior and Senior Bookkeepers to join their team. The roles require a tertiary qualification in accounting along with 1-5 years of bookkeeping experience. Candidates should excel in Xero and possess strong communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. The positions offer a flexible working environment, including one remote day per week, and competitive compensation that includes medical and pension benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Pension benefits

Flexi hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping role.
• Detail consciousness with a drive to implement and complete tasks.
• Own Vehicle and Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process client data in Xero and manage DEXT.
• Capture monthly payrolls for various clients.
• Reconcile VAT outputs and follow up on payments due to SARS.

Skills

Xero experience

Excellent written and verbal communication in English & Afrikaans

Detail-oriented

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting or related field

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bookkeeper positions availablein Cape Town.

Junior & Senior Bookkeeper positions available at this independent auditing, accounting and advisory firm in Cape Town.

This permanent employment opportunity will offer a rewarding Cost to Company Salary (Inclusive of Medical & Pension Benefits).

Minimum Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in accounting or related field
• Minimum of 1-5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping role
• Xero experience would be beneficial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English & Afrikaans;
• Detail consciousness with a drive to implement and complete tasks at hand;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft office essentials (Intermediate excel skills)
• Own Vehicle and Valid Driver’s License preferred
• Onsite Flexi hours and 1 day a week remotely

Key Performance Areas:

• Monthly Accounting Services
  • Processing of client data in Xero and managing DEXT
  • Processing Debtors, Sales Invoices, Creditors
  • Processing & Reconciled Bank
  • Processing Payroll Journals and Salary control reconciliation
  • Processing Fixed Assets register (on Xero or Excel)
  • Processing All Other Journals
  • VAT Output and Balance Reconciliation
  • Completing VAT 201 and following up on payments due to SARS
  • Management report to clients
• Payroll for Clients
  • Capture monthly payrolls for various clients
  • Submit payrolls by relevant due dates
  • Manage statutory submission req. with SARS/Dept of Labour (IRP5s, EMP501s, EMP201s, etc.)
  • Statutory submission with SARS/Dept of Labour (IRP5s, EMP501s, EMP201s, WCA, Ufiling etc.)
  • Statutory Queries with SARS/Dept of Labour (IRP5s, EMP501s, EMP201s, etc)
  • Attend to client queries/Emails and maintain a good working relationship with client
  • Monthly billing fees and WIP write-off