Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE A well-established accounting practice in Wellington, Western Cape, is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join its team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of client accounts through to trial balance, handle payroll, VAT and SARS compliance, and keep client records accurate and up to date. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ​ • Monthly accounting processing up to trial balance • Debtors and creditors administration • Tax, VAT and EMP501 reconciliations • Issuing IRP5 certificates • Salary calculations and PAYE administration • SARS eFiling administration • General accounting and client administration • Maintenance of electronic and hard-copy records Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Grade 12 / Matric • Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience, preferably within an accounting practice • Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (verbal and written) • Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport • A diploma or relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE • Pastel • Xero Accounting • Sage Online • SARS eFiling • Microsoft Office TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE • Financial statements • Fixed asset registers • Inventory systems • General bookkeeping and accounting processes IDEAL CANDIDATE ​ This position suits an experienced bookkeeper from an accounting practice environment who is comfortable managing multiple client accounts. Strong knowledge of SARS compliance, payroll processing and VAT submissions, together with experience on cloud-based systems such as Xero and Sage Online, will be advantageous.