Hands-on Bookkeeper — Full SME Accounting & Payroll

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper in Table View, Cape Town to manage the full bookkeeping function for a busy SME. You will handle monthly management accounts, payroll, VAT submissions, reconciliations and financial reporting with ownership of the accounting process.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills and a proactive, confidential approach to financial information.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant accounting qualification such as a Diploma, BCom Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 3–5 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably within an SME environment.
• Strong understanding of the accounting function.
• Experience with VAT and SARS requirements.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the accounting function.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with financial and employee information

Responsibilities

• Process cashbook transactions and perform bank reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial records.
• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Perform creditor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Process monthly annuity billing.
• Prepare and review debtor age analysis reports.
• Process credit notes where required.
• Handle customer account queries and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Prepare and process accrual journals, depreciation journals and other accounting journals as required.
• Process Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs).
• Assist with stock counts and stock reconciliations.
• Maintain the rental asset register and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Process international payments and attend to related banking requirements.
• Prepare and submit VAT 201 returns.
• Handle SARS queries and related correspondence.
• Prepare for annual audits and compile supporting documentation.
• Respond to auditor queries and provide the required financial information.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Provide management with relevant financial information and reports.
• Identify, investigate and report on significant variances or potential financial concerns.
• Process and administer monthly payroll.
• Maintain employee contracts and personnel records.
• Calculate commissions, bonuses and incentives.
• Process timesheets and overtime.
• Administer employee leave and maintain accurate leave records.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT & SARS knowledge

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma / BCom Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Time Personnel is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper in Table View, Cape Town to manage the full bookkeeping function for a busy SME. You will handle monthly management accounts, payroll, VAT submissions, reconciliations and financial reporting with ownership of the accounting process.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills and a proactive, confidential approach to financial information.