School Book Sales Manager

Property24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented accountant to join their team. This role involves managing monthly accounting tasks, preparing VAT returns, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a relevant accounting degree and experience with accounting software like Xero and Pastel. You will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing management accounts, and assisting clients with their accounting needs. If you're a self-motivated professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for accounting, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant accounting degree and completed SAICA articles.
• Proficient in accounting software like Xero and Pastel.

Responsibilities

• Capture invoices, prepare VAT returns, and manage payroll.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with stock counts and audit working papers.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Xero Accounting

PaySpace

SimplePay

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Accounting Degree

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Sage Pastel

Xero

Pastel Payroll

CaseWare

Job description

Main Objective : Assist with the smooth running of the Group by attending to the work assigned below efficiently and ensure that this work is completed correctly and timeously.

Main responsibilities and accountabilities :

1. Monthly accounting capture (Pastel Accounting, Sage Pastel, Xero, Pastel Payroll):

• Capturing of supplier invoices, customer invoices and bank statements.
• Ensure accurate bank reconciliations.
• Preparation and submitting of VAT returns on e-Filing.
• Payroll – preparation of payslips on Pastel payroll.
• Preparation and submitting of EMP returns on e-Filing.
• Preparation of Management accounts for discussion with owners.
• Preparation and submitting of EMP returns – on Easyfile.
• Prepare cash flow and budget.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation journals accurately.
• Return of Earnings – Calculate and submit on e-Filing.
• Letter of Good Standing.
• Registration with different tax departments.
• Attend to SARS queries and follow up with SARS on various matters.
• Annual Financial Statement Preparation (CaseWare):
• Loading of clients Trial Balance into CaseWare.
• Agreeing balance sheet balances to supporting documents.
• VAT returns recon to turnover.
• Recon of Employee costs as per Ledger to payroll reports.
• Preparation of Income Taxation Recon before SARS and Ledger.
• Preparation of Fixed Asset Register if not done by the client.
• Requesting and reviewing the CIPC and shareholders reports and ensure entity is still registered as 'in business'.
• Requesting and reviewing the Tax Clearance Certificate and reporting back to owner's reasons why declined or approved.
• Drafting of the financial statements.
• Completing and balancing of the Tax Computation on the financial statements.
• Drafting of Report to Management regarding concerns found.
• Communication with owners and bookkeepers.
• When issues/problems found – being able to review the situation and found the solution quickly.

General Accounting Duties:

• Assisting with stock counts - and completing audit working papers.
• IT12 returns – preparation of return on Tax Planner and e-Filing from information requested and received from tax payer.
• IT14 returns – preparation of return from the signed financial statements on e-Filing.
• IT12T – preparation of return from the signed financial statements on e-Filing.
• Any other assistance to clients need of reconciliations / certificates of turnover for landlords.

Knowledge competencies:

• Must be computer literate.
• Proficient in Xero Accounting, PaySpace, SimplePay.
• To be competent in understanding an entity's reporting requirements and the importance of providing relevant, accurate and complete information in meeting the entity's reporting requirements.
• Communicate clearly and professionally to all levels of Management.
• Must have an understanding of the job requirements.
• Must have a SA driver's license.

Personal competencies:

• Constantly kept abreast of changes in the industry and able to interpret these changes to the benefit of the firm and clients.
• Accountable, responsible, delivery oriented.
• Able to use professional judgment and be objective.
• Exercise initiative within the boundaries set by the firm.
• Uphold ethics and values and act with integrity at all times.
• Be innovative and adaptable.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Ensure professional and positive attitude at all times.
• Display excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to all levels.
• Self-motivated, driven and determined.
• Ensures attention to detail and quality of output.
• Is methodical, diplomatic, can handle conflict and has good people management skills.
• Work productively and in a challenging environment.
• Team player.
• Work independently.

Experience and qualifications:

• Obtained a relevant accounting degree.
• Completed SAICA articles with a mid-tier audit or accounting firm.