Bookkeeper

LRC Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established accounting firm in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper. The candidate should have at least three years of experience in an accounting practice. Duties include processing transactions, preparing VAT returns, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Familiarity with Pastel Partner, Xero, Sage, and Quick Books is essential. A competitive salary range of R25,000 to R28,000 per month will be offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in an accounting practice.
• Good understanding of Company Act and Income Tax Act.
• Experience in tax compliance and E-filing.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day transactions and bank entries.
• Prepare monthly/bi-monthly VAT returns.
• Ensure client compliance with SARS legislation.

Skills

Processing transactions

Knowledge of VAT

Good communication skills

Knowledge of SARS legislation

Tools

Pastel Partner

Xero

Sage

Quick Books

Job description

Bookkeeper positions available in Pretoria.

Our Client, an established firm of Auditors and Accountants, located in the East of Pretoria, holds a vacancy for a Bookkeeper.

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.

Salary ranges from R25 000 – R28 000 per month.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Some knowledge of Pastel Payroll will be good but not mandatory
• 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 practice background – Very Important
• Candidate must be able to perform under pressure with the understanding of several deadlines
• Knowledge Tax will be a definite advantage;
  • Completing and submitting of annual tax returns;
  • Knowledge of E-Filing very important;
  • Ensure compliance of clients with SARS legislation;
  • Corresponding with SARS regarding tax matter.
• Good people and communication skills important