Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

MyCareerCraft; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial activities such as invoicing, reconciliations, and payroll processing. Candidates should possess a relevant finance qualification and have 4-6 years of bookkeeping experience, especially with VAT and PAYE compliance. Proficiency in accounting software like Sage or Xero is essential.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years bookkeeping experience with trial balance exposure.
• Experience working with stock or inventory.
• Worked on more than one accounting system for at least 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Handling day-to-day bookkeeping including debtors, creditors and invoicing.
• Reconciling bank accounts, petty cash, and credit cards.
• Preparing and submitting VAT, PAYE, UIF and other statutory returns.
• Processing payroll ensuring SARS compliance.
• Assisting with management accounts and month-end processes.
• Liaising with suppliers and handling queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Knowledge of VAT and PAYE

Strong MS Excel skills

Experience with accounting packages

Organised and deadline-oriented

Education

Finance or bookkeeping qualification (Diploma / NQF level)

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Requirements

• 4 -6 years bookkeeping experience, with solid trial balance exposure
• A relevant finance or bookkeeping qualification (Diploma / NQF level)
• Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE and South African tax compliance
• Strong MS Excel skills and experience using accounting packages (Sage / Pastel / Xero / QuickBooks)
• Someone accurate, organised, and able to meet deadlines
• Supplier engagement
• Experience working with stock or inventory
• Exposure to foreign currency transactions
• Worked on more than one accounting system at least 4 years

Role

• Handling day-to-day bookkeeping (debtors, creditors, invoicing, bank postings)
• Reconciling bank accounts, petty cash, and credit cards
• Preparing and submitting VAT, PAYE, UIF and other statutory returns
• Processing payroll and making sure everything is SARS compliant
• Assisting with management accounts and supporting month-end processes
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing journals
• Liaising with suppliers and handling queries
• Helping the finance team with audits and year-end requirement