Junior Bookkeeper

CareerCare-SA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Centurion is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to handle financial records and compliance tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background with 3+ years of experience, proficiency in Sage, and good communication skills. This role offers a salary between R16,000 and R20,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ bookkeeping/accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software is essential.
• Experience with VAT compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture general ledger entries and bank transactions.
• Prepare management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform VAT reconciliations and submissions.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric (National Senior Certificate)

Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree

SAIPA Articles

Tools

Sage accounting software

MS Office (Excel)

CaseWare

Job description

Junior Bookkeeper position available in Centurion.

This role is open to candidates who are currently completing, or have recently completed, their SAIPA articles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing transactions, performing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records, while assisting with various ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

Salary: R16 000 – R20 000 per month.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Process general ledger entries, bank transactions, and reconciliations
• Capture supplier and sales invoices, maintain customer and supplier accounts
• Post monthly journals (salaries, depreciation, reallocations)
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations (advantageous)
• Prepare management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaise with clients to confirm and gather documentation
• Compile basic annual financial statements for SMEs (advantageous)

Statutory Compliance:

• Perform VAT reconciliations and VAT201 submissions
• Assist with VAT audits (advantageous)
• Submit EMP201 returns via SARS eFiling
• Handle basic SARS correspondence
• Assist with Provisional Tax and Income Tax Returns (advantageous)
• Register companies at the Department of Labour for UIF and WCA (advantageous)

Requirements:

• Matric (National Senior Certificate)
• Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree (advantageous)
• SAIPA Articles (advantageous)
• 3+ years’ bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Strong numeracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel – intermediate level)
• Experience with Sage accounting software (essential), CaseWare (advantageous)

Personal Attributes:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional telephone and email etiquette
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the finance profession