Bookkeeper / Accountant

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IT firm in Milnerton, Cape Town is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage financial records, monthly reporting, payroll, and VAT returns. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience, strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, and proficiency in Sage Accounting and MS Excel. This role demands attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. A competitive salary of R32 000 per month is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of solid bookkeeping experience in a similar role.
• Good computer literacy and IT skills (Windows, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive).
• Clear criminal record and sober habits.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance for multiple connected companies.
• Oversee monthly recurring invoices run and debt control.
• Prepare VAT returns and annual financial statements.

Skills

Technical knowledge of accounting concepts

Strong understanding of Sage Accounting

Good analytical skills

Excellent time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or certificate in finance or bookkeeping

Tools

Sage Accounting

MS Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper / Accountant – Milnerton, Cape Town.

Are you currently working for a small medium enterprise, multitasking all financial functions assisting the Owner?

Our client, the owner of an IT business has been managing these functions but due to growth of the business she requires a reliable skilled Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial records, monthly reporting, VAT returns, payroll etc.

Excellent role to be the reliable “got to person” of a fast-paced successful organisation.

Salary: R32 000 per month (Dependent on experience, Negotiable).

Requirements:

• Diploma or certificate in finance or bookkeeping
• Minimum of 5 years of solid bookkeeping experience in a similar role
• Technical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, procedures, and financial reports
• Strong understanding and usage of Sage Accounting and MS Excel
• Good computer literacy and IT skills (Windows, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
• Good analytic, writing and communication skills. Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly accurate and focused, with good attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative
• Adaptable to change
• Clear criminal record and sober habits
• Loyal, enthusiastic, and reliable
• Reliable transport

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance for multiple connected companies – maintaining existing systems
• Debtors – Must have hands on experience and knowledge of customer invoices and recurring billing procedures
• Oversee monthly recurring invoices run
• Oversee debt control and collecting
• Reconcile accounts and liaising with customers
• Process debit order runs
• Creditors – Must have hands on experience and knowledge of supplier invoice capturing allocations and reconciling
• Oversee supplier credit control and prepare for paymentLiaising with suppliers
• Cashbook – Oversee bank entries, allocation, and reconciliation
• Post journal entries
• Process and reconcile Netcash, Payfast and investment account transactions
• Petty cash – oversee process and balance
• Asset register – keep records up to date
• VAT returns – preparation, submission and reconciliation
• Monthly reporting – Financial and ICASA submissions
• Annual Financial Statements preparation for submission to external accountants
• Payroll for 2 companies using Sage Payroll
• HR – Oversee leave and staff documentation
• General Office management, administrative duties, and record keeping.
• Liaise closely with the General Manager