Bookkeeper / Jnr Accountant with articles experience

Sagen Advisory; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established accounting firm in Knysna is seeking a Bookkeeper/Jnr Accountant with article experience. The ideal candidate will be working on financial statements and liaising with clients, requiring a finance degree or completed articles. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This role offers market-related remuneration and excellent career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have completed SAICA, CIMA, or SAIPA articles.
• Relevant accounting firm experience is a plus.
• Accountants and Bookkeepers qualified by experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Compile Financial Statements.
• Liaise with clients.
• Perform general filing and admin.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Process transactions on Xero / SageOne.
• Perform Tax calculations and tax planning.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Deadline driven

Computer literate

Capable of working independently

Able to take initiative

Excellent command of English

Education

Completed or nearly completed BCom (Accounting)

Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles

Tools

Xero

SageOne

Caseware

Job description

Sagen Advisory has an opportunity for a Bookkeeper/Jnr Accountant who has article experience. with an established accounting firm in Knysna. The firm is looking for ambitious candidates with the required qualification, who likes to work as part of a team, but is also willing to take initiative and capable of working independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates that have completed SAICA, CIMA, or SAIPA articles to continue their career at a well-established, reputable, and rapidly growing assurance firm where they will receive excellent training and experience.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or studying towards and completed articles or in the process of completion, with relevant accounting firm experience. However, Accountants and Bookkeepers qualified by experience will also be considered.

The appointee will be responsible for performing various functions within the business and will directly report to the audit seniors/managers.

This firm of Chartered Accountants (SA) and Registered Auditors offers a variety of services with the aim of continuously looking for cost-effective, value-added solutions to their client’s business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compilation of Financial Statements.
• Liaison with clients.
• General filing and admin.
• General accounting functions including preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Processing transactions on Xero / SageOne.
• Performing Tax calculations and tax planning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed or nearly completed BCom (Accounting).
• Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles or at least two years’ experience compiling financial statements.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS for SME’s.
• Experience working on Caseware will be beneficial.

Required skills

• Capable of working independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of English - written and spoken.
• Deadline driven.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to take initiative.
• Strong administration skills.
• Computer literate.
• Must be able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner.
• Strong analytical skills.

Remuneration

• Market Related.