Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant

Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established Accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage client portfolios and perform various accounting tasks in a stable and friendly work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, an understanding of Afrikaans, and relevant qualifications. This role includes client interaction and offers a chance to work independently with opportunities for learning and growth.

Benefits

15 days leave from December to January

Qualifications

• Matric qualification is required.
• Solid understanding of Afrikaans needed.
• Must possess strong Excel skills.
• A finance/accounting/bookkeeping certificate or diploma is essential.
• A valid driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage various client portfolios.
• Handle monthly management for trusts, CCs, and companies on PASTEL.
• Process monthly or weekly wages and salaries for clients using PASTEL.
• Prepare EMP201, VAT201, ITR12, and IT14 submissions.
• Perform accounting tasks related to yearly financial statements.
• Conduct journals, maintain an asset register, and carry out VAT reconciliation and tax calculations.
• Manage small audits and prepare financial statements.
• Interact with clients and manage their queries.

Skills

Afrikaans (read and write)

Strong EXCEL skills

Matric

Valid Driver's license

Education

Certificate / Diploma in Finance / Accounting / Bookkeeping

Tools

PASTEL

Job description

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow, adding to your experience, or if you are established and looking for a more stable work opportunity, this might be for you. Our client is an established Accounting firm seeking to employ a Bookkeeper. Lovely working environment with a stable team based in Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. You will visit clients, assist with small audits and general accounting tasks. Position offers 15 days leave - December to start of January.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Solid understanding of Afrikaans - read and write
• Strong EXCEL skills
• Certificate / Diploma in Finance / Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Valid Driver\'s license

Duties

• Work independently on various client\'s portfolio
• Monthly management of smaller clients - trusts / CC\'s / companies on PASTEL
• Monthly / Weekly Wages and Salaries for clients on PASTEL
• EMP201, VAT201, ITR12, IT14
• Accounting tasks relating to yearly financial statements
• Journals, Asset register, VAT reconciliation, Tax calculations
• Managing small audits and preparation of financial statements
• Client interaction and managing of client\'s queries and issues

If this sounds like you, we would like to discuss this role or any other with you. Apply and our team will forward you an application form via email and we will be in touch to discuss your skillset and the role(s) in detail. Thank You.