Responsibilities:

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  Manage weekly and monthly bookkeeping across multiple client accounts.
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  Perform bank reconciliations and cashbook processing across various accounting platforms.
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  Prepare monthly management reports including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, debtors, creditors, VAT reports, and general ledger reconciliations.
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  Process accounting journals and manage a high volume of client books accurately and timeously.
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  Attend client meetings and maintain professional, trusted client relationships.
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  Submit approved monthly reports to clients in line with agreed deadlines.

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  Process monthly and weekly payrolls, including payslips, payroll reconciliations, leave reports, EMP201s, and payroll analyses.
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  Liaise with clients to gather payroll inputs and resolve payroll-related queries.

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  Prepare and submit VAT201, EMP201, EMP501 returns and IRP5s.
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  Manage UIF submissions and uFiling registrations.
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  Assist with SARS reviews and audits for VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, and Provisional Tax.
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  Stay up to date with South African tax legislation and regulatory changes.

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  Support senior management with ad hoc bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and eFiling work.
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  Assist with onboarding new clients and setting up structured digital client files.
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  Maintain meticulous records and ensure tasks are tracked and documented.
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  Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
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  Play an active role in supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Requirements

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  Diploma, Degree, or professional certification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or related field.
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  5–10 years’ experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role within a practice environment.
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  Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts independently, including high-net-worth clients.
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  Highly proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, SimplePay, SARS eFiling, uFiling, and EasyFile (Pastel Accounting/Payroll advantageous).
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  Strong understanding of accounting principles and South African tax legislation.
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  Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
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  Confident, professional communicator with a client-focused mindset.
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  Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work autonomously and proactively.

Benefits