Senior Legal Bookkeeper

Status Staffing; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 335 000 - 391 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Status Staffing in Cape Town is seeking a permanent Finance Bookkeeper to support and maintain accurate books. You will handle EFTs, reconciliations, and cash flow while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Proficiency in Excel and AJS is essential, with 2–3 years’ relevant experience.

Work hours are Mon-Fri 08:30–16:30, in-office. The role involves Debtors/Creditors, GL up to Trial Balance, and SARS e-Filing assistance as needed.

Qualificações

• Matric/Grade 12 is mandatory.
• Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting is essential.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare EFT payments and transfers between accounts for approval.
• Reconcile bank statements and manage daily cash flow.
• Handle petty cash, daily banking, and relevant documentation.
• Perform General Ledger accounting up to Trial Balance.
• Manage Debtors and Creditors functions.
• Capture bank interest, Sheriff’s returns, and drivers’ travel claims.
• Filing AJS postings, audit trails, and returned cheques.
• Assist with SARS e-Filing for PAYE, UIF, SDL and VAT.

Conhecimentos

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Financial calculations

Formação académica

Matric / Grade 12

Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting certificate/diploma

Ferramentas

AJS accounting software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Finance
BASIC SALARY : R30 000.00 – R35 000.00
START DATE : A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting is essential.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Proficient in financial accounting packages, specifically AJS.
• Proven experience working with both Trust and Business Accounts is essential.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and financial accounting principles.

DUTIES:

• Preparing EFT payments and transfers between accounts and loading them onto the system for approval.
• Reconciling bank statements.
• Managing daily cash flow.
• Reconciling petty cash and maintaining accurate petty cash records.
• Processing daily banking.
• Printing receipts and preparing relevant documentation.
• Performing General Ledger accounting up to Trial Balance.
• Managing the Debtors and Creditors functions.
• Capturing Investec bank interest.
• Capturing Sheriff’s return-of-service transactions.
• Capturing drivers’ travel claims.
• Filing AJS postings, audit trails, and returned cheques.
• Liaising with ABSA regarding banking queries relating to directors.
• Assisting the Financial Bookkeeper with SARS e-Filing for PAYE, UIF, SDL, and VAT returns.
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register.
• Filing and date-stamping all purchases, receipts, and accounting-related correspondence.
• Assisting the Financial Bookkeeper with the preparation of designated schedules.
• Assisting auditors with queries and providing the necessary supporting documentation.
• Opening files on Uniflow.
• Preparing and submitting annual EEA reporting.
• Performing ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as required.

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 16:30