Bookkeeper Assistant / Personal Assistant

Express Employment Professionals Vaal Triangle; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 122,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth within a reputable organization

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Vaal Triangle is seeking a Finance Administrator in Gauteng to support financial operations and admin tasks in a retail-focused organization.

The role involves processing records in Pastel Accounting, payroll via Pastel Payroll, VAT management, and SARS/CIPC compliance, with strong emphasis on accuracy and filing, contributing to efficient financial control.

Qualifications

• Solid experience using Pastel Accounting and Pastel Payroll.
• Understanding of VAT, PAYE, UIF and SARS compliance.
• Strong bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent administrative and communication abilities.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate financial records using Pastel Accounting.
• Manage monthly payroll processing via Pastel Payroll, including PAYE and UIF submissions.
• Reconcile and maintain the cashbook regularly.
• Handle VAT administration and SARS compliance.
• Manage debtors and creditors, invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Submit documentation via SARS eFiling.
• Ensure CIPC compliance including annual returns and company updates.
• Provide general administrative and personal assistant support to management.
• Handle correspondence, scheduling, and diary management.
• Maintain organized filing systems for financial records.
• Liaise with auditors, SARS, and CIPC.

Skills

Pastel Accounting proficiency

Pastel Payroll knowledge

Tax & compliance understanding

Administrative & communication skills

2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Pastel Payroll

Job description

Are you looking to make a tangible impact within a dynamic retail environment by ensuring financial accuracy and compliance? Our client, a well-established organization in Gauteng, dedicated to delivering excellent service in the retail sector, is seeking a competent Finance Administrator to support their financial operations and administrative functions.

What You'll Do:

• Process and maintain accurate financial records using Pastel Accounting

• Manage monthly payroll processing via Pastel Payroll, including PAYE and UIF submissions

• Reconcile and maintain the cashbook regularly

• Handle VAT administration and ensure SARS compliance

• Manage debtors and creditors, including invoicing, payments, and account reconciliations

• Submit documentation via SARS eFiling

• Ensure CIPC compliance, including annual returns and company registration updates

• Provide general administrative and personal assistant support to management

• Handle correspondence, scheduling, and diary management

• Maintain organized filing systems for financial and administrative records

• Liaise with external stakeholders such as auditors, SARS, and CIPC

Requirements:

• Solid working knowledge of Pastel Accounting and Payroll systems

• Understanding of South African tax and statutory compliance requirements (VAT, PAYE, UIF)

• Strong accounting and reconciliation skills

• Excellent administrative and communication abilities

• At least 2 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in the retail industry

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from R12,000 to R12,000 per month (Cost to Company)

• Opportunity to grow within a reputable organization

• Supportive team environment