Junior Bookkeeper

Ithemba Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Junior Bookkeeper where you will manage the books for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your bookkeeping skills, particularly with Pastel Payroll and Evolution, while preparing essential financial documents like tax returns and annual statements. If you have a strong financial acumen and enjoy maintaining client relationships, this position could be your next career step. Embrace the chance to grow your expertise in a supportive environment focused on professional development and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years of bookkeeping experience with strong financial understanding.
• High competency in English, both verbal and written.
• 5 years of bookkeeping experience with strong financial acumen.
• Experience in a similar position is advantageous.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and VAT.
• Understanding of e-filing.
• Working knowledge of Pastel Evolution.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Pastel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage books for 2 companies and 2 trusts.
• Prepare and submit PAYE and VAT returns.
• Process monthly payroll.
• Prepare and submit PAYE returns.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Complete tax returns.
• Maintain regular communication with clients (via telephone and email).
• Prepare annual financial statements and working paper files.
• Utilize Pastel Payroll.
• Conduct forecasting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Forecasting

VAT knowledge

Excel

Education

Matric

Tertiary Qualification

Tools

Pastel Payroll

Pastel Evolution

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job: Junior Bookkeeper

Responsibilities:

1. Manage books for 2 companies and 2 trusts.
2. Experience in management accounts.
3. Process monthly payroll.
4. Prepare and submit PAYE returns.
5. Prepare and submit VAT returns.
6. Complete tax returns.
7. Maintain regular communication with clients (via telephone and email).
8. Prepare annual financial statements and working paper files.
9. Utilize Pastel Payroll.
10. Conduct forecasting.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Matric is essential plus a tertiary qualification.
2. High level of competency in English, both verbal and written.
3. 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, with strong financial acumen and understanding.
4. Experience in a similar position is a distinct advantage.
5. Knowledge of accounting principles and VAT.
6. Understanding of e-filing.
7. Working knowledge of Pastel Evolution.
8. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (intermediate level in Excel) and Pastel is essential.