Bookkeeper / Accountant

CA Support; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Support in Durbanville, Western Cape, is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to manage full bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients. You will upload bank statements, perform bank processing, and prepare monthly reconciliations and management reports.

The role requires accuracy, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a team. Fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential, with experience in Pastel and MS Excel, and knowledge of SARS eFiling preferred.

Qualifications

• Post matric qualification in Accounting preferred.
• Experience with Pastel and MS Excel is required.
• Knowledge of SARS eFiling (EMP201/EMP501/VAT) is advantageous.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform full bookkeeping up to trial balance for multiple clients.
• Upload and process bank statements, including non-automatic uploads.
• Complete bank reconciliations and balance sheet verification monthly.
• Maintain fixed asset register and reconciliations of creditors/debtors.
• Prepare management reports and summaries for financial statements.
• Assist with provisional or annual tax returns and VAT/PAYE filings.
• Draft financial statements when required; ad hoc duties as needed.
• Work independently and within client teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Organized

Independent worker

Education

Post matric qualification in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pastel

SARS Efiling

Microsoft Teams

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The Bookkeeper will be responsible to perform the full bookkeeping function of work for a portfolio of clients. This will include, but is not limited to:

• Full Bookkeeping function up to TB
• Accurately uploading bank statements specifically where the bank is not uploaded automatically;
• Complete bank processing;
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation to ensure that the trial balance is verifiable every month
• Preparing and keeping fixed asset register up to date
• Preparing creditors and debtors reconciliations;
• Preparation of management reports
• Preparation of summaries and details needed for financial statements
• Preparation of summaries and details needed for provisional or annual tax returns
• Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT, PAYE)
• Ad hoc duties
• The ability to draft financial statements would be advantageous

PERSONALITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and work efficiently
• Analytical;
• Highly organized and the ability to advise on improvement of systems and processes where applicable;
• Delivering work which is accurate and complete;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Trust-worthy;
• Ability to work independently and without supervision in respect of accounting matters but can function well within a broader team and client teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Post matric qualification in Accounting will be preferred
• Verifiable experience in the following
  • Intermediate level of experience in Microsoft Office experience, specifically Excel
  • Pastel
  • SARS Efiling - preparation of EMP201, EMP501, VAT 201, company tax returns (advantageous)
  • Fluency to use various internet-based communication tools e.g., Microsoft Teams
  • Fluent in Afrikaans and English

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience within Strict dead-line driven environment OR
• At least 5 years' senior experience within bookkeeping / accounting practice OR
• 5 years' senior experience within financial department of a medium size organization

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.