Personal Assistant (With Accounting / Tax Experience)

Bjp Chartered Accountants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accounting firm in Benoni is seeking a Personal Assistant with experience in accounting and tax exposure. Responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating client communication, and preparing documentation. The ideal candidate has a BCom (or equivalent), proficiency in Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, and is detail-oriented. This role is onsite and requires commuting within 20 km of Benoni.

Qualifications

• BCom (or equivalent) preferred.
• Exposure to direct & indirect tax management.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, coordinate inboxes, and follow up with clients.
• Prepare and reconcile documentation and forms.
• Conduct light research and create first-draft templates.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Strong Word skills

Communication skills

Detailed-oriented work style

Education

BCom or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant (with Accounting / Tax Exposure) — Benoni | Onsite. We are a boutique audit and accounting practice led by two Registered CAs (SA) and RAs.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management, inbox coordination and client follow‑ups
• Preparation, completion and simple reconciliations of documentation and forms
• Light research and first‑draft templates
• Small operational tasks that keep the firm moving

Qualifications

• BCom (or equivalent) preferred
• Exposure to direct & indirect tax (e.g., VAT, PAYE, income tax packs)
• Hands‑on experience with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Strong Excel & Word skills (lookups, pivots, clean formatting)
• Clear written & verbal communication; professional client manner
• Within 20 km of Benoni and able to commute daily
• 30+ years old with a mature, detail‑oriented and structured work style, able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize

Application Process

• Email CV + the one‑page cover sheet as a single PDF named PA_(Surname)_(City).pdf
• Email subject line: PA Application – (Your Surname) – (City)

Cover Sheet Questions

• Commute and Location: What suburb do you live in, approx. 20 km from Benoni CBD, and how will you commute daily?
• Experience Snapshot: Briefly describe your most relevant PA/admin role supporting finance or professional services (max 90 words). Include the word sunbird to confirm you read the instructions.
• Accounting Tools: Rate your proficiency (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced) for Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Excel, and Word. Add 2 specific tasks you've done in each.
• Tax Exposure: In 3–5 bullets, note any direct/indirect tax tasks you've handled (e.g., VAT returns prep, EMP/EMP, income tax packs).

Practical Test

In Excel, what function would you use to match an invoice number in another sheet and return the amount?
In Word, how do you quickly create a clean multi‑level list with consistent indentation?

Availability and Salary

Earliest start date and your current/last CTC with brief breakdown (basic + benefits).