Junior Bookkeeper

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior Bookkeeper to join their team. The role involves preparing and processing cash books and bank reconciliations, managing debtor and creditor relationships, and assisting with payroll administration. Candidates should have at least 1 year of bookkeeping experience and a Matric certificate. Knowledge of Sage Cloud and accounting principles is essential. This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Sage Cloud up to Trial balance.
• Minimum 1 year bookkeeping experience up to Trial Balance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing of cash books and bank reconciliations.
• Liaising with creditors and debtors.
• Assist in payroll administration and processing.

Skills

Knowledge of bookkeeping practices

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Integrity

Education

Matric

Tools

Sage Cloud

Job description

Our client based in Sandton, Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to joint 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 thereof 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 staffs personal income tax and assist / teach 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, E-mailing, Data Capturing, Postage, Meeting Scheduling, Diary Organizing and Correspondences.

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 organizing
• Attention to detail
• Information collection and monitoring
• Problem analysis
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Integrity

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.