Bookkeeper/Jnr Accountant

Dixie Recruitment; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Recruitment is assisting a client in Alberton to appoint a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join the finance team. This role reports to the Financial Manager and acts as her deputy within the dept, supporting migration from Sage to SYSPRO.

Required are matric and an accounting/finance qualification, with experience in bookkeeping and Sage; SYSPRO exposure is highly advantageous. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric + relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance.
• Previous bookkeeping/accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience working on Sage is essential; SYSPRO experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function to trial balance.
• Processing and reconciling creditors and debtors.
• Bank reconciliations.
• General ledger reconciliations.
• Journal processing.
• VAT preparation and reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end procedures.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting the Financial Manager with various accounting and finance functions.
• Providing support during the migration from Sage to SYSPRO.
• General finance administration as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Excel skills

Communication skills

Independence / initiative

Organised

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Sage experience

SYSPRO experience

Education

Matric

Accounting/Bookkeeping/Finance qualification

Tools

Sage

SYSPRO

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing business based in Alberton, is looking to appoint a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join their finance team. This role will report directly to the Financial Manager and will act as her second-in-command within the department.

The company is currently operating on Sage and will be migrating to SYSPRO, so previous experience on either system would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function to trial balance
• Processing and reconciling creditors and debtors
• Bank reconciliations
• General ledger reconciliations
• Journal processing
• VAT preparation and reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting the Financial Manager with various accounting and finance functions
• Providing support during the migration from Sage to SYSPRO
• General finance administration as required

Minimum Requirements

• Matric + relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance.
• Previous bookkeeping/accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience working on Sage is essential; SYSPRO experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Organised, focused and dependable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented and methodical.
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• A supportive team player who can deputise for the Financial Manager when required.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 07:30 -- 16:30