Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant

Sydsen; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African company is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Financial Accountant to manage client accounts and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Responsibilities include processing books, liaising with clients, and payroll. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 - 5 years in bookkeeping/accounting, proficiency in Pastel, Sage, and Xero, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary between R14,000 and R18,000 monthly, based in Knysna.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in bookkeeping/accounting role.
• Excellent command of English written and spoken (Afrikaans beneficial).
• Sound understanding of VAT laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Processing of books on accounting software for clients.
• Liaison with clients and SARS.
• Maintaining correspondence files with clients.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Submission of VAT and EMP returns.
• Processing of payroll monthly.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and solution-driven

Deadline driven

Good communication skills

Computer literate

Education

Matric with accounting as subject

Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification

Tools

Pastel

Sage

Xero

Caseware

Job description

We are looking for a Senior bookkeeper / Financial Accountant.

Duties

• Processing of books on accounting software for clients
• Liaison with clients and SARS
• Maintaining correspondence files with clients
• General filing and admin
• General accounting functions including preparation of monthly management accounts
• Submission of VAT and EMP returns
• Processing of payroll monthly
• Review of Junior bookkeepers work and assist with training if needed
• Ensuring deadlines are adhered to
• Performing tax calculations
• Compilation of Financial Statements (added bonus but not essential)

Required Qualifications

• Matric with accounting as subject
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in a bookkeeping / accounting role
• Experience working in Pastel, Sage, Xero.
• Experience working on Caseware will be beneficial but not essential

Skills required

• Very strong administration skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical and solution driven, ability to take initiative, problem-solving skills
• Deadline driven and able to work under pressure
• Able to take initiative
• Capable of working independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent command of English written and spoken (Afrikaans beneficial)
• Practical experience in dealing with SARS
• Computer literate, excellent skills required on software like Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Sage Accounting, Xero, Pastel and payroll software
• Must be able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner
• Good personal and time management skills to ensure deadlines are met (overtime may be required from time to time but its minimal).
• Sound understanding of Vat laws and regulations

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R14 000,00 - R18 000,00 per month (Salary will be based on experience and qualifications)

Work location: Knysna but could be someone from George as well