Bookkeeper

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper to be based at our client in Brackenfell. The role covers financial accounting, GL management, payroll, VAT, and statutory SARS submissions.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience, a solid grasp of Pastel and payroll software, and be fluent in English and Afrikaans. Work involves office-based duties with occasional admin tasks.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate in accounting is required.
• A tertiary qualification in accounting or bookkeeping is highly preferred.
• 3–5 years of full-function bookkeeping experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and manage daily bank feeds.
• Perform daily reconciliations for all entities for real-time accuracy.
• Manage general ledger accounts, adjusting entries, and journals.
• Handle inter-company transfers and reconcile loan accounts between entities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Assertive

Fluent in English & Afrikaans

Education

Grade 12 Accounting

Diploma/degree in Accounting or bookkeeping (ICB, National Diploma, BCom)

Tools

Pastel Accounting System

Pastel Payroll

Sage VIP

SimplePay

MS Excel

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper to be based at our client in Brackenfell.

Financial Accounting and General Ledger:

• Accurate recording of all financial transactions and daily management of bank feeds.
• Perform daily reconciliations for all business entities to ensure real-time financial accuracy.
• Manage general ledger accounts, including the processing of adjusting entries and journals.
• Manage inter-company transfers and reconcile loan accounts between various entities.
• Maintain sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets; generate necessary financial reports.
• Record new purchases, calculate yearly depreciation, and track the disposal of old equipment with the auditors.

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable:

• Create invoices (including rental invoices) and liaise closely with the Office Manager regarding outstanding accounts.
• Allocate supplier invoices to the Pastel Accounting System, reconcile creditor statements, and request missing invoices or PODs.
• Liaise with suppliers and facilitate timely payments.

Payroll and Employee Administration:

• Full payroll function, including processing salaries and employee payments.
• Register employees on the clocking system, download data, and process timesheets for payroll.
• Manage the Kiosk (including payroll deductions), process monthly debit-order checks, and handle traffic-fine deductions.
• Assist with IOD (Injury on Duty) claims and administration where necessary.

Statutory Compliance and SARS Reporting:

• Prepare and complete VAT201 returns for submission to SARS; set up and confirm payments.
• Prepare and complete monthly EMP201 returns (PAYE, SDL, and UIF) for submission to SARS; set up and confirm payments.
• Preparation for the Annual Financial Statements.

Office Support and Administration:

• Handle and allocate cash purchases and ensure the petty cash remains balanced.
• Assist with switchboard and reception duties from time to time.
• Ensure all financial filings are kept up to date and follow up on various queries and emails.
• Oversee stock-takes, reconcile physical stock to the Pastel records annually.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Grade 12 Certificate in Accounting as a subject.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping (e.g., National Diploma, BCom, or ICB certification) is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a full-function bookkeeping role.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience with the Pastel Accounting System.
• Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling for the preparation and submission of VAT201 and EMP201 returns.
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay) and a solid understanding of PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (for maintaining sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets).

Skills and Competencies:

• High level of accuracy
• Assertive
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans