Bookkeeper

Sagen Advisory; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Bookkeeper or Accountant to manage a client portfolio effectively. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in bookkeeping and tax submissions, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role. Responsibilities include data capturing, financial statement preparation, and client interaction. This role offers competitive remuneration between R200,000 to R300,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a firm environment managing a portfolio of clients.
• Qualified by experience, Matric as minimum qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Data capturing on Pastel / Accfin.
• Preparation of financial statements.
• Submission of tax returns for various entities.
• Calculation of VAT / PAYE reconciliations.
• Ad hoc accounting and tax work.

Skills

Data capturing on Pastel

Preparation of financial statements

Client interaction

VAT/PAYE calculations

Bookkeeping

Education

Degree, Certificate, Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Draftworx

Pastel

Job description

Overview

Fast growing medium sized accounting and tax firm in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town is looking to employ a Bookkeeper or Accountant.

The firm is looking for a candidate with experience in a firm environment that is comfortable managing a portfolio of clients, looking after their bookkeeping, accounting, and statutory needs. An accounting qualification would be beneficial, however not a requirement as the client values experience in a similar role highly.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Data capturing on Pastel / Accfin (secretarial program).
• Preparation of financial statements on Draftworx.
• Submission of tax returns for individuals / trusts and companies.
• Calculation of VAT / PAYE / IRP5 reconciliations / Compensation Commissioner and submission of returns.
• Ad hoc accounting and tax work
• Client interaction and relations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified by Experience, Matric.
• Degree, Certificate, Diploma in Accounting would be an added benefit.
• Bookkeeping or Accounting experience within a firm environment.
• Experience with Draftworx, Caseware would be advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Remuneration

• R200,000 to R300,000 pa ctc, negotiable on experience.