Senior Bookkeeper Full Time

BGA Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious sports club in Johannesburg seeks a meticulous and dedicated Senior Bookkeeper to manage financial records and accounts. This full-time role involves tasks such as month-end reporting, payroll management, and liaising with club management. Candidates should have at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience, strong proficiency in accounting software, and excellent organizational skills. Salary is industry-related and dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software is essential.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and manage accounts.
• Prepare month-end reports and financial statements.
• Manage payroll, budgets, and prepare statutory returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Multitasking

Education

Relevant certification or diploma in Accounting

Tools

Pastel Partner

Pastel Payroll

Sage Online

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Position Overview :

Old Parks Sports Club is one of the oldest and renowned sports club in Johannesburg providing a sports and social environment for over 1000 members and visitors. We are seeking a meticulous and dedicated Senior Bookkeeper to join our team on a full- time basis.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Operations Manager and Club Director, and be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, the management of all accounts and any other club duties as directed.

Some of the duties will include the following :

• Full bookkeeping functions including Debtors and Creditors, multiple Cashbooks, Inter Company Accounts, Accruals and Pre-Payments.
• Month-End Reporting.
• Sport Sections Financial Management.
• Attendance at Sports Sections Meetings.
• Membership Subscription Management.
• Debt Collection.
• Payroll Management including overtime, leave, deductions and pension fund management
• Budgets, Forecasting and Trend Assessments
• Daily POS Reconciliation and Financial Control.
• Year-End preparation and liaising with the Club's Auditor.
• Preparing Statutory Returns.
• Management of control accounts, including but not limited to bar stock.
• Regular communication with various sports sections and management of any financial queries.
• Liaise and prepare reports for the Club Director and Government Departments as required.
• Attend selected Management Meetings and all Club and Section AGMs.
• General admin and filing.

Ideal Qualifications (not exclusionary) :

Relevant certification or diploma in Accounting.

Min 5yrs years bookkeeping experience and preferably in a similar role.

Proficiency in Paster Partner, Pastel Payroll and Sage Online.

Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Manage multiple tasks.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Salary and Benefits :

Industry Related and Dependent on Experience.