Junior Bookkeeper

University Of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior Bookkeeper to join their team. The role involves preparing cash books, invoices, and reconciliations, as well as assisting with payroll and audits. Applicants should have at least 1 year of bookkeeping and Sage Cloud experience. This position demands strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Sage Cloud up to trial balance.
• Minimum 1 year bookkeeping experience up to trial balance.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing of cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Liaising with creditors and debtors.
• Responsible for the petty cash, company credit and garage cards reconciliations.

Skills

Knowledge of bookkeeping practices

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Matric

Tools

Sage Cloud

Job description

Job Overview

Our client based in Sandton, Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing of cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and sending of invoices/credit notes to debtors and debtors control.
• Creditors reconciliations and creditors control.
• Liaising with creditors and debtors.
• Preparations of payment requisitions and processing of payment via internet banking, cheque or cash.
• Assist in payroll administration and processing.
• Responsible for the petty cash, company credit and garage cards reconciliations.
• Maintaining, updating and monitoring of all municipal accounts.
• The invoicing, reconciliation, maintaining and monitoring of all levy accounts of the company.
• Assist in the process of all SARS & government statutory returns – e.g., VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, workmen compensation, income tax, provisional tax, all company tax returns, etc.
• Calculating of staff’s personal income tax and assisting/teaching in filling of staff’s personal income tax.
• Assist in the audit, preparation and finalisation of annual financial statements.
• Prepare regular reports and summaries of accounting activities.
• Verify recorded transactions and report irregularities to management.
• Assist in procurement, export administration and accounting function.
• Administration functions – filing, copying, scanning, emailing, data capturing, postage, meeting scheduling, diary organising and correspondence.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Level of Education – Essential: Matric.
• Experience – Minimum 1 year experience in Sage Cloud up to trial balance; minimum 1 year bookkeeping experience up to trial balance.
• Knowledge & Skills
  • Knowledge of bookkeeping practices.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Working knowledge of relevant computer applications.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Information collection and monitoring.
  • Problem analysis.
  • Problem solving.
  • Communication skills.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Integrity.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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