Bookkeeper

Vacancies; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vacancies in Pretoria seeks an experienced accounting professional with at least three years in a practice setting. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns and tax compliance, and interact with SARS on tax matters.

The role requires proficiency in Pastel Partner, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, with a strong grasp of the Companies Act and Income Tax Act. Deadline-driven and accurate work are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in an accounting practise / firm.
• Strong understanding of day-to-day transactions, VAT, tax and compliance.
• Familiarity with accounting software: Pastel Partner, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day transactions, bank entries, supplier invoices and customer invoices, as well as journal entries.
• Prepare monthly/bi-monthly VAT returns and submit them on time.
• Knowledge of Company Act and Income Tax Act and related compliance.
• Knowledge of VAT and employees tax incl. COIDA/UIF; SARS E-Filing knowledge.
• Communicate with SARS regarding tax matters and ensure client compliance.
• Ability to perform under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills

Deadlines under pressure

Communication skills

Tax compliance awareness

Accounting process understanding

SARS knowledge

Education

3+ years accounting practise experience

Tools

Pastel Partner

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

• Processing of day to day transactions, bank entries, suppliers invoices and customer invoices as well as journal entries


• Preparing the monthly / bi-monthly VAT returns and the submission thereof


• Knowledge of Pastel Partner, Xero and Sage, Quick Books


• Good working knowledge of Company Act and Income Tax Act


• Knowledge of VAT and Employees tax and related items (COIDA/ UIF)


• Knowledge of Easy File and SARS E-Filing


• Candidate must come from an accounting practise background – Very Important


• Candidate must be able to perform under pressure with the understanding of several deadlines


• Knowledge Tax will be a definite advantage;


• a. Completing and submitting of annual tax returns;


• b. Knowledge of E-Filing very important;


• c. Ensure compliance of clients with SARS legislation;


• d. Corresponding with SARS regarding tax matter.


• 14. Good people and communication skills important

Qualifications – Degree or diploma not a requirement but the level of experience will be the determining factor, at least three years in an accounting practise / firm.