JUNIOR BOOKKEEPER

Pro Tem; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town is looking for a Bookkeeper to handle payroll processes and monthly accounting services. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in accounting, at least 1 year of bookkeeping experience, and familiarity with Xero. Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans are essential. The position involves client management, statutory submissions, and financial reporting. Own transport is an advantage. This role offers a supportive work environment and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a Bookkeeper.
• Xero experience would be beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English & Afrikaans.
• Own transport would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Capture monthly payrolls for various clients.
• Manage various statutory submission requirements with SARS.
• Attend to client queries/Emails.
• Processing client data in Xero and managing DEXT.
• Completing VAT 201 and following up on payments due to SARS.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Detail consciousness

Computer literacy in Microsoft office essentials

Intermediate Excel skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Approachable demeanor

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting or related field

Tools

Xero

Job description

• Payroll for Clients
• Capture monthly payrolls for various clients
  Submit payrolls by relevant due dates
• Manage various statutory submission requirements with SARS/Dept of Labour
  (IRP5s, EMP501s, EMP201s, etc)
• Statutory submission with SARS/Dept of Labour (IRP5s, EMP501s, EMP201s, WCA,
  Ufiling etc)
• Statutory Queries with SARS/Dept of Labour (IRP5s, EMP501s, EMP201s, etc)
• Attend to client queries/Emails
• Maintain a good working relationship with client
• Display a positive attitude towards the assignment, colleagues and the client
• Monthly billing fees and WIP write-off.

• Monthly Accounting Services
• Attend to client queries/Emails
• Maintain a good working relationship with client
• Display a positive attitude towards the assignment, colleagues and the client
• Processing of client data in Xero and managing DEXT
• Processing Debtors and or Sales Invoices
• Processing Creditors
• Processing & Reconciled Bank
• Processing Payroll Journals and Salary control reconciliation
• Processing Fixed Assets register (on Xero or Excel)
• Processing All Other Journals
• VAT Output and Balance Reconciliation
• Completing VAT 201 and following up on payments due to SARS
• Management report to clients

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in accounting or related field.
• At least 1 year experience as a Bookkeeper.
• Xero experience would be beneficial. Strong administration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English & Afrikaans;
• Detail consciousness with a drive to implement and complete tasks at hand.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft office essentials.
• Intermediates excel skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines.
• Approachable and well presented.
• Own Transport would be beneficial.