Bookkeeper

Watershed Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Gauteng is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage financial records, process accounting tasks, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Sage software, and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive remuneration, with opportunities for growth in the finance profession.

Qualifications

• 3+ years bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Strong numeracy and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel intermediate level).

Responsibilities

• Process general ledger entries, bank transactions, and reconciliations.
• Capture supplier and sales invoices; maintain customer and supplier accounts.
• Compile basic annual financial statements for SMEs.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with Sage accounting software

Professionalism

Education

Matric (National Senior Certificate)

Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree

SAIPA Articles

Tools

Sage accounting software

CaseWare

Job description

Bookkeeper

Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, Gauteng

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The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing transactions, performing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records, while assisting with various ad‑hoc finance tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting :

• Process general ledger entries, bank transactions, and reconciliations
• Capture supplier and sales invoices, maintain customer and supplier accounts
• Post monthly journals (salaries, depreciation, reallocations)
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations (advantageous)
• Prepare management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaise with clients to confirm and gather documentation
• Compile basic annual financial statements for SMEs (advantageous)

Statutory Compliance :

• Perform VAT reconciliations and VAT submissions
• Assist with VAT audits (advantageous)
• Submit EMP returns via SARS eFiling
• Handle basic SARS correspondence
• Assist with Provisional Tax and Income Tax Returns (advantageous)
• Register companies at the Department of Labour for UIF and WCA (advantageous)

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (National Senior Certificate)
• Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree (advantageous)
• SAIPA Articles (advantageous)
• 3+ years bookkeeping / accounting experience
• Strong numeracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel intermediate level)
• Experience with Sage accounting software (essential), CaseWare (advantageous)

Personal Attributes

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional telephone and email etiquette
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the finance profession